Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek , LMFT

Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction. She brings 18 years of experience in community settings and private practice in Texas. Her work often addresses intimacy concerns, grief, caregiver stress, and issues that affect women and LGBT clients.

She uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. Conversations focus on the problems you bring and practical steps you can try between visits. She aims to make therapy a place where people can notice their strengths and make steady progress.

Dr. Kerksiek draws on several approaches to fit the person and the problem. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. For trauma-related concerns she also uses EMDR and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

Sessions often include skills practice, targeted exercises, and space to process difficult feelings. When relationships are part of the concern she uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict. She also supports people facing parenting stress, body image struggles, grief, and career changes.

Her background in both private practice and community mental health informs a flexible, practical way of working. People seeking help can expect clear suggestions, gentle challenge, and a focus on real-life changes that fit their routines.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-first stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them build on their strengths. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework that translate well to video or messaging and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that fit the person's situation. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is tracked together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and interactive tools, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can work for quick check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint is needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between in-person visits when travel or scheduling is difficult.