Therapist profile
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC004483
- NPI
- 1396315552
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Attachment issues
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
Kim helps people sort through upsetting habits and repeated patterns. She talks through problems like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, and feeling emptied by a relationship. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding how thoughts and feelings connect to behavior.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often include talking through current problems, noticing thought patterns, trying new coping skills, and reflecting on past relationships that shape present choices.
Kim draws on experience from schools and community settings to make therapy down-to-earth. She pays attention to everyday responsibilities like parenting, work, and caregiving when shaping goals. People can expect a straightforward emphasis on skills they can use between sessions.
For people who are navigating relationship stress, codependency patterns, or recovery from abuse, Kim works to clarify what each client wants to change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to name what feels off and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. That means you and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills practice, reflective work about relationships, or a blend of both.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can save commute time, allow a shorter check-in on a work break, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone focus. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused planning to remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, codependency, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with CBT skills, mindfulness, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused steps to address practical problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has 24 years of experience working as a counselor in school and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.