Kimberly "Kim" Ivester, LPC
Compassionate Georgia-based Licensed Professional Counselor
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Kimberly "Kim" Ivester
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 24 years of experience in both community and school settings. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and career or college transitions. She has also supported many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse as they process difficult feelings and reestablish a sense of normalcy and purpose.
Her counseling style is warm and engaging, grounded in respect and compassion and without reliance on stigmatizing labels. She blends cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives with interpersonal insights to help clients understand how thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and emotions interact. This collaborative approach guides the development of treatment plans that are tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Kim believes taking the first steps toward change requires courage, and she sees her role as a steady source of support through that process. She offers practical guidance and emotional encouragement aimed at helping clients move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.
Her counseling style is warm and engaging, grounded in respect and compassion and without reliance on stigmatizing labels. She blends cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives with interpersonal insights to help clients understand how thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and emotions interact. This collaborative approach guides the development of treatment plans that are tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Kim believes taking the first steps toward change requires courage, and she sees her role as a steady source of support through that process. She offers practical guidance and emotional encouragement aimed at helping clients move toward more fulfilling, balanced lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kimberly "Kim" Ivester have?
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester has 24 years of experience.
Is Kimberly "Kim" Ivester a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: GA LPC LPC004483.
In which languages does Kimberly "Kim" Ivester provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kimberly "Kim" Ivester located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Kimberly "Kim" Ivester as my therapist?
You can work with Kimberly "Kim" Ivester through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kimberly "Kim" Ivester work with international clients?
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kimberly "Kim" Ivester 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 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 and Online Care with Kimberly Ivester
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and building on the client’s own strengths to address relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that explores how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and patterns that contribute to stress or unhealthy coping.
Mindfulness-based techniques are incorporated as appropriate to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult emotions, which can support areas such as stress, trauma recovery, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods accordingly, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and additional support can come through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps make care more accessible around work, family, or other commitments while maintaining continuity of therapeutic work.
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