Kim Connolly, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT with 35 years experience
- Trauma and grief care
- Relationship and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Kim Connolly
Kim Connolly is a seasoned licensed therapist who brings 35 years of experience in the mental health field, much of it spent in nonprofit settings serving people across the lifespan. She has worked with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment disorders, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, teen issues, grief, and coping with chronic physical pain. Her practice also includes long-term counseling for survivors of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and attention to the changes people have faced since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warm and interactive by style, she honors each person s pace and preferences while offering direct, honest guidance when it fits the work. Over the years she has drawn on many approaches to match client needs and comfort, including family systems, solution-focused methods, existential perspectives, cognitive techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. She also believes in the healing value of loving humor and the steady presence of empathetic support.
Her path into helping work began early, influenced by parents in related fields and an internship in a group home in Nevada City, California that led her to continue work while completing undergraduate studies at California State University, Chico. She earned a Master s in Counseling from Sonoma State University and holds a Marriage and Family Therapy license. Outside of professional life she lives near the California coast and has a long history caring for and fostering dogs, which she describes as constant companions and a source of laughter.
Warm and interactive by style, she honors each person s pace and preferences while offering direct, honest guidance when it fits the work. Over the years she has drawn on many approaches to match client needs and comfort, including family systems, solution-focused methods, existential perspectives, cognitive techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. She also believes in the healing value of loving humor and the steady presence of empathetic support.
Her path into helping work began early, influenced by parents in related fields and an internship in a group home in Nevada City, California that led her to continue work while completing undergraduate studies at California State University, Chico. She earned a Master s in Counseling from Sonoma State University and holds a Marriage and Family Therapy license. Outside of professional life she lives near the California coast and has a long history caring for and fostering dogs, which she describes as constant companions and a source of laughter.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kim Connolly have?
Kim Connolly has 35 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Kim Connolly a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license number is CA LMFT 44287.
In which languages does Kim Connolly provide therapy?
Kim Connolly provides therapy in English.
Where is Kim Connolly located?
Kim Connolly is located in California.
How can I work with Kim Connolly as my therapist?
You can work with Kim Connolly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kim Connolly work with international clients?
Kim Connolly does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kim Connolly cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and support for each person s own goals. It focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can explore their values, build self-esteem, and find personal direction - useful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to shift them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, and other patterns that affect daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for strong emotional responses, anger, relationship struggles, and coping after trauma.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors methods and combines techniques as appropriate so the work fits the individual.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options offer flexibility in how and when people engage in the therapeutic work while preserving the collaborative nature of the therapeutic relationship.