Kimberly Harris , LCPC

Kimberly Harris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, individuals recovering from trauma and abuse, and those navigating grief and loss. Her practice also addresses depression, relationship and family challenges, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting matters, career questions, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and a range of intimacy and self-esteem issues.

Kimberly approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversation and treatment plans to align with each individual's circumstances and goals. She pays particular attention to patterns such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control issues, family of origin dynamics, and co-occurring problems like substance use and eating-related concerns. Her work also supports people dealing with first responder stress, compassion fatigue, fatherhood questions, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters.

Kimberly uses evidence-informed methods to empower clients to make meaningful changes and build more fulfilling lives. She offers collaborative coaching-style support alongside clinical care, helping people identify practical coping skills and long-term strategies. She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC - a license that designates a trained clinical counselor - and works in English. Kimberly is not currently accepting clients, though she does work with international clients when arrangements allow.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people clarify values and build self-trust; it is useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical skills and structured exercises, often supporting work with anxiety, depression, and coping with addictions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it a helpful option for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and co-occurring disorders.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and location, and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support even when in-person visits are not feasible.