Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek, LMFT

Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career shifts, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Kerksiek works with adults facing major life changes and complex emotional challenges.

She uses straightforward, collaborative sessions and adapts methods to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach, along with client-centered and trauma-focused work. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to skills people can use between meetings.

With 18 years in community and private practice settings in Texas, she has worked with a wide range of issues including substance use, LGBT concerns, and relationship conflict. That experience shapes how she notices patterns and interruption points that get in the way of wellbeing.

In the room she asks clear questions and helps people test small changes. She combines conversational work with exercises and mindfulness practices when those fit a person's goals. EMDR is one of the trauma therapies she offers for people dealing with disturbing memories.

Her style aims to be supportive without being vague. She helps people identify strengths, set realistic goals, and practice new responses. Those who prefer an active, problem-solving approach often find this format useful.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Dr. Kerksiek often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying practical experiments to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients discover their own solutions.

She also offers trauma-focused interventions including EMDR for people dealing with disturbing memories. EMDR involves guided attention techniques paired with focus on specific memories to reduce their emotional intensity and help clients process past events.

Figuring out the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a workday or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are helpful for short check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.