Dr. Kimberly Athuman, LISW

Dr. Kimberly Athuman, LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker), brings 11 years of professional experience to her practice in Iowa, supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues such as parenting struggles, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy-related difficulties, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Her work centers on creating an affirming, culturally responsive space where clients can explore their experiences and build practical skills for daily living.

Dr. Athuman relies on collaborative, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward personal goals. She emphasizes empowerment and resilience, helping individuals identify strengths and apply them to emotional and practical challenges. With a focus on empathy, respect, and professional guidance, Dr. Athuman aims to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful change and improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Dr. Kimberly Athuman uses practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's needs. She offers parenting-focused strategies that help caregivers develop consistent routines, effective communication, and problem-solving skills to manage everyday family challenges. These approaches are useful for parents managing behavior concerns, co-parenting issues, or transitions in family life.

She also provides trauma-informed care that emphasizes safety, pacing, and understanding the impact of past harm on present functioning. This approach supports individuals working through trauma, grief, or abuse by helping them build coping skills and regain a sense of control. In addition, Dr. Athuman employs skills-based coping strategies that focus on managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, and sleep difficulties through concrete tools and practice.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Dr. Athuman collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress is made. Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, offering flexibility and greater access to licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not possible.