Therapist profile
Kim Putz, LMFT
Minnesota
LMFT - Relationships and Emotional Concerns
Continue with KimWhere Kim stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Minnesota / 2737
- NPI
- 1063862449
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- Anxiety and depression
- Couples and parenting
- Codependency and family
About Kim
Kim Putz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of experience. She works with people whose emotions are affecting daily life and who want to make changes. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, parenting challenges, and grief.
Kim focuses on practical conversations that help people notice patterns and try different responses. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide those conversations. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions, and behavior so clients can experiment with small changes between meetings.
She also brings couples work into many relationships conversations, including preparation for marriage and strengthening existing partnerships. The Gottman Method and relationship tools are part of how she talks about communication, trust, and conflict. When parenting is a concern, sessions include strategies for managing stress and improving family interactions.
People living with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or major life transitions are also within her scope of practice. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and family-of-origin concerns. Kim works with individual adults as well as in couple and family formats.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in Minnesota. She uses a matching process to help prospective clients choose an initial appointment and a subscription-style payment that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on relationship interactions and the emotions that drive them, making it helpful for couples and intimacy-related concerns.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that match what a client needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. The practical advantages of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use different methods effectively online, and Kim will adapt chosen approaches so they make sense in the session setting. Always check the current session options when you schedule.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused work to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMFT licensed in Minnesota and practices in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
If you are considering working together, confirm current session format options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.