Kimberly Donihue , LMFT, LPC

Kimberly Donihue is a licensed therapist based in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, and a range of relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Kimberly also addresses women's issues and supports people dealing with caregiving strain, body image, and life transitions.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She listens closely, asks plain questions, and helps people try new ways of coping that fit their daily lives.

Kimberly draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people test thoughts and change unhelpful behaviors. Emotion-focused ideas are used when strong feelings need to be understood and processed.

She works with concerns such as chronic pain and illness, blended family stress, codependency, abandonment fears, and communication problems. Kimberly also supports those facing cancer-related challenges, aging and geriatric issues, and the emotional effects of natural or human-made disasters.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Kimberly holds the credential of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. People who choose to work with her can expect steady, practical support and a focus on skills they can use between sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches and What Online Work Looks Like

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect how someone relates now. It can help with trust, abandonment fears, and repeating hurtful patterns in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name, sit with, and shift strong emotions so they feel more understood and able to act differently.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, try different methods, and check in about what feels useful. Together they will adjust techniques and goals so the approach matches the person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual materials during sessions. Phone sessions work well when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.