Kimberly "Kim" Frey, LPCC

Kimberly "Kim" Frey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family conflicts, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s individual situation. Kim brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapy, listening carefully to understand what matters most to each client and adapting her methods to fit their goals and preferences.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools. This variety allows her to address practical problems like communication breakdowns and blended family concerns as well as longer-standing challenges such as abandonment or adoption-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms clients for taking that first step, working collaboratively to build confidence, clarify priorities, and find effective ways forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kim utilizes client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and priorities guide the work. This approach supports improvements in self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns by focusing on understanding and respect rather than directive instruction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical and focused, often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, communication challenges, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kim is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it possible to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain consistency when life is hectic, and continue work with licensed professionals without the need for in-person visits.