Kim Selbert

Kim Selbert is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people manage anger along with grief, stress, anxiety, and depression. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and sleeping difficulties, career questions, and coping with life changes. Her style is warm and direct, and she draws on ten years of counseling experience to guide conversations toward clearer next steps.

Kim works from a client-centered approach, meaning she focuses on each person’s experience and goals. Sessions tend to center on listening, practical problem-solving, and building skills that can be used outside of therapy. She also brings personal perspective when relevant and sometimes uses humor to ease difficult conversations.

Her professional background includes a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Lindenwood University and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. Kim is a published author and wrote Childbirth Choices in Mothers' Words, published in 1990. These experiences inform how she talks about life transitions, women's health, and medical-related concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward support, empathy, and education in sessions. The work aims to help people identify what they want to change, practice new ways of responding, and leave with skills they can use afterward. Kim frames therapy as a collaborative effort to create a more manageable daily life.

Her practice addresses additional focuses such as aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and reflect her background in both counseling and occupational therapy.

How client-centered care adapts to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and following their lead. It involves attentive listening, reflecting what a person says, and helping them identify their own goals. This approach is useful for issues like anger, grief, life changes, and relationship concerns because it centers the person's experience and priorities.

Drawing on occupational therapy experience, the therapist may also look at daily routines and practical supports that affect mood and stress. That perspective can help with sleep problems, managing stress, and finding small changes that improve day-to-day functioning. Together, these approaches aim to translate insight into concrete steps that fit the client's life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt techniques to match those needs. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel time and make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or between obligations. Because session formats were not specified in Kim's biography, please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.