Kimberly DePue, LCSW

Kimberly DePue brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work, offering warm, non-judgmental care that centers on practical change and emotional healing. She approaches clients with the belief that people are generally doing the best they can, and that patterns which once helped may eventually stop working. When those patterns become painful or limiting, Kimberly helps clients develop new ways of coping while honoring the difficulty of change.

Her practice emphasizes the central role of relationships - with oneself, family, friends, and community - in overall wellbeing. She supports people coping with trauma, substance use and addiction, depression, anxiety, loneliness, illness, and fear, helping them restore a stronger sense of balance and purpose. Kimberly works through intense emotions with compassion and without judgment, guiding clients to greater self-awareness so they can learn new insights and practical skills.

She holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist - credentials that reflect expertise in mental health and addiction treatment. Kimberly is also a Certified Clinical Supervisor and has completed specialized training including more than 200 hours in Gestalt therapy, 50 hours of EMDR training through EMDRHAP, and additional study in addiction medicine. These experiences inform a relational, trauma-aware approach that supports repair of the self and, when desired, repair of relationships with others.

Trauma-Informed and Relational Approaches for Online Care

Kimberly integrates focused therapeutic methods to address trauma and relational challenges. EMDR, a structured approach for processing distressing memories, helps reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and supports recovery from past events. Gestalt therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and interpersonal patterns - it helps clients notice how they relate to themselves and others and practice new ways of being in relationships. Kimberly also brings addiction-focused clinical skills to work with substance use and related behaviors, helping clients explore triggers, coping strategies, and steps toward healthier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and she adapts methods over time as progress unfolds. This shared decision making helps clients feel seen and supported while experimenting with new skills.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into daily life. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, let clients access care from their own environment, and support consistent engagement with therapists when in-person visits are not practical.