Kimberly "Kim" Frey , LPCC

Kimberly "Kim" Frey is a licensed therapist in California with 20 years of professional experience helping individuals and families manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She holds an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and draws on years of practice to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances.

Her work focuses on practical concerns like family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she approaches every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kim emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts to the client’s needs, shaping goals and techniques together rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she aims to create an environment that validates that step and supports continued progress. Her practice centers on listening carefully, offering grounded clinical guidance, and helping clients build skills to manage daily challenges and relational tensions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kim integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where clients lead the conversation and priorities, which can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, motivation, and relational concerns. CBT is a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms.

She also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when skills-based work is needed. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for clients coping with intense emotions or chronic relational conflict.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, adapting methods as progress unfolds so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access a licensed professional without added travel time.