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Kimberly Ream

Kimberly Ream

LPC, LMFT

Therapist · Missouri · 14+ years of experience

Compassionate therapist for practical change

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Practical tools

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ream is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. She works with individuals facing grief, career shifts, parenting strain, and the fallout from trauma or addiction. Her aim is to make hard problems feel more manageable so people can take practical next steps.

She uses straightforward conversation to build understanding of what keeps problems alive. That can include learning communication skills, spotting thought patterns that fuel anxiety or anger, and practicing new ways to respond in heated moments. Sessions focus on usable tools rather than long lectures.

Kimberly combines several approaches to meet each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered principles to follow the person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to test ideas and change unhelpful patterns. She also incorporates EMDR when trauma memories need a different way of working.

Her background includes 14 years of clinical experience and licensure in Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Kimberly aims to help people strengthen self-understanding, improve communication, and rebuild hope after difficult events.

People who choose her can expect a warm, steady presence and practical skills to use between sessions. She helps clients identify small, achievable steps that add up to change and supports them as those steps become new habits.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Missouri, Missouri

Languages

English

Approaches used in online work and how they help

Client-centered work starts by listening to what matters most to the person and following their pace, which helps when someone feels overwhelmed by strong emotions or life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes, useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) offers a different way to work with traumatic memories when standard talk approaches feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques when needed, and combining approaches when appropriate.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. Many people find online sessions convenient for fitting therapy into work and family days, reducing travel time, and keeping appointments consistent during busy weeks. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real life between meetings and to maintain momentum when life gets hectic.

At a glance

Listed location
Missouri
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMFT
Languages
English
License (Missouri)
LMFT · No. 2012006797
License (Missouri)
LPC · No. 2009026111
NPI
1629305396

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, trauma, addictions, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on clear conversation, skill-building, and small steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with a range of challenges including workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and emotional healing after trauma.

What credentials and location should I know about?

Kimberly holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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