- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- EMDR and CBT
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, addiction concerns, grief, and family of origin issues. She also sees people coping with depression, bipolar disorder, intimacy concerns, and career or parenting strain.
She uses a client-centered and systemic approach that focuses on what matters in a person’s day-to-day life. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that come from family history, and practicing practical skills to change unhelpful behaviors. She brings methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused work into conversations when useful.
Her experience spans private practice and community settings, and she has worked with people dealing with substance use, LGBT concerns, and relationship repair. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and the effects of separation or divorce.
In sessions, she often mixes short-term skill work with deeper processing using EMDR when that approach fits the person’s goals. Gottman-informed work appears when relationship patterns are a central concern. The focus is on clear, practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Kerksiek practices in Texas and offers therapy in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they match your needs.
Approaches used and how online sessions can work
Client-centered therapy places the person’s concerns and goals at the center of sessions. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters, and shaping work around the client’s priorities. This approach helps with stress, relationship patterns, and decisions that stem from family history.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns in daily life.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that guides people through processing distressing memories with structured protocols. It is often used when past events continue to affect current relationships, mood, or functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and the problem at hand. That conversation shapes what happens in sessions rather than presuming a single method from the start.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can reduce commute time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and what will make sessions most usable for everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief, family of origin concerns, and related struggles listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered and systemic approach, combining practical skills work with deeper processing when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in both private practice and community settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and arranged within Texas practice parameters.
Which session formats are used for meetings?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session after matching.
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