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Kimberly "Kim" Ivester, LPC

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who welcomes people seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, grief, addiction, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

With 24 years of experience, she brings steady clinical experience and a compassionate presence to help clients explore patterns that influence mood, behavior, and relationships. Kim emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental stance while collaborating with clients to set practical goals.

Her work weaves together client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic ideas to address both present symptoms and the deeper narratives that shape them. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to teach coping skills, manage difficult emotions, and identify steps toward change.

Kim has supported people coping with trauma, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, eating and sleep difficulties, and career or parenting concerns. Clients can expect a warm, engaging therapeutic style that aims to tailor interventions to individual needs.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people who are ready to pursue greater balance and well-being to take the first step toward change.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care



Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and meeting each person where they are, helping clients feel heard while identifying goals that matter to them. This approach supports people who need a compassionate space to explore emotions, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood; it is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and coping with stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques to manage overwhelming feelings, which can be helpful for emotional regulation, sleep issues, and compassion fatigue.

Determining the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to learn about their needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts techniques over time so sessions remain focused and relevant. Clients are invited to provide feedback so the plan evolves alongside progress.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and varying communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on coping skills and problem-solving into daily life, and they allow licensed professionals to apply CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques effectively across settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, trauma and many related concerns such as caregiver stress, body image, and hoarding.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and engaging, emphasizing respect and collaboration while combining client-centered listening with practical interventions from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Kim has 24 years of experience providing counseling in community and school settings, supporting people through emotional abuse, trauma processing, career and college concerns, and varied life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential with licence number GA LPC LPC004483 and practices in Georgia.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with Kim?
Interested clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Kimberly can help with

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Kimberly works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship issues.

How Kimberly approaches therapy

Kimberly's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kimberly is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.