Dr. Kimberly Deus Sullivan , LMHC

Dr. Kimberly Deus Sullivan is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 20 years of experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her style is approachable and practical, aimed at helping clients feel heard and find workable steps forward.

She favors a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and collaboration. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused, with attention to the whole person - emotional, social, and practical needs. She draws on evidence-based tools to help clients cope with anger, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and life transitions.

Her work also addresses family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and problems that arise around divorce or separation. She supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability and helps them manage the emotional fallout of medical issues. Eating and food-related concerns, codependency, impulsivity, guilt, and shame are other areas she addresses.

Dr. Sullivan uses approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices. She often incorporates practical resources like readings and audio materials to reinforce what happens in sessions. The aim is to give people concrete skills they can use between meetings.

People who prefer an empathic, steady guide and clear strategies for daily life often find her approach helpful. She offers services in English and works with adults across a range of common life and mental health concerns.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and emotional bonds, helping clients understand how early connection patterns affect current relationships and intimacy. It can be useful for people struggling with trust, attachment issues, and relationship patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address impulsivity or unhealthy habits.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and increase emotional awareness. These skills help with anxiety, anger management, coping with chronic illness, and staying grounded during life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Sullivan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She combines methods as needed and adjusts plans based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work for people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs flexible, shorter interactions during a busy day.