LMFT
Dr. Kimberley Dockery, LMFT
- Experience10 years
- LocationOregon
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
Check the available next steps for working with Kimberley online.
About Kimberley
Dr. Kimberley Dockery is an Oregon-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who offers a steady, collaborative presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, depression, ADHD, and chronic illness-related concerns.
Background and approach
With a decade of clinical experience, she blends compassion and practical strategies to help clients clarify what matters most and set achievable steps toward change. Her approach centers on exploring a person’s story in the context of relationships and life circumstances, drawing on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and emotion-focused work.
Dr. Dockery emphasizes respectful curiosity and partnership, helping clients move from feeling stuck to reconnecting with core values and strengths.
She also supports those navigating caregiving stress, cancer or chronic pain, postpartum challenges, multicultural concerns, career questions, and issues tied to intimacy and self-esteem. Clients can expect goal-oriented planning that honors individual values and lived experience.
Dr. Dockery frames therapy as a collaborative journey, inviting clients to set realistic goals and take gradual steps toward improved coping, clearer communication, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online
Dr. Dockery often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can face difficult thoughts or sensations while living a meaningful life; it can be helpful for stress, life transitions, and values-based change. CBT is oriented toward identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support better sleep and daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Dockery takes a collaborative stance to determine what fits best. She partners with clients to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and may blend techniques from different models to match each person's circumstances and values.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it simpler to access support around work, caregiving, or health demands. These formats allow ongoing skills practice, regular check-ins, and timely problem-solving while maintaining continuity of care across locations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
How much clinical experience does she have?
What credentials and location should I know about?
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
In what formats are sessions offered?
How is cost explained for starting therapy?
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
What Kimberley can help with
Dr. Kimberley Dockery works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
Kimberley works with clients experiencing grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and relational distress.
How Kimberley approaches therapy
Kimberley's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Kimberley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Oregon.