Kimara Runcie , MD, LCPC, LMHC

Kimara Runcie is a licensed therapist with 12 years of professional experience who focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. She cultivates an open environment that encourages honest conversation and gradual change, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage and commitment. Kimara emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, working alongside clients to identify goals and build practical steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

She holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LMHC and maintains licensure in both Maryland and New York (MD LCPC LC15039; NY LMHC 009861). Her practice centers on respect, empathy, and the steady support needed when making meaningful changes. Whether a client is facing a difficult transition or seeking ongoing personal growth, Kimara offers consistent guidance and encouragement through each stage of the therapeutic process.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental approach that honors their pace and priorities while providing professional insight and structure. Kimara aims to empower individuals to build resilience, clarify values, and take actionable steps toward the life they want to lead.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and creates a respectful, empathetic environment where the individual’s needs and values guide the work. This approach helps with building self-awareness, improving communication, and strengthening motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills, offering structured tools to manage difficult thoughts and emotions.

Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop safer ways of relating to themselves and others. It is suited for those coping with abuse, loss, or overwhelming events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support from home or another convenient location.