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Kim Connolly, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Trauma care
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma support
- Parenting help
About Kim
Kim Connolly is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Kim spent much of her career in the nonprofit sector. She has provided short-term and long-term support to many people. That work includes counseling for physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and the problems that can follow.
She uses practical, client-focused methods and adjusts her style to what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she draws on. She also uses client-centered work, dialectical behavior therapy elements, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas when they fit the situation.
Kim trained at Sonoma State University where she earned a master’s degree in counseling and later became a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. Her background includes long experience in group homes, nonprofit programs, rescue and humane-society work, and community counseling settings.
In sessions she is direct and honest, and she mixes practical problem-solving with moments of lightness when appropriate. Outside work she lives near the coast in California and often has a dog around the house. If her approach sounds like it could fit, she asks prospective clients to move forward with the site’s matching and scheduling steps.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT ideas fit online
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; CBT focuses on clear goals and practical steps for things like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s concerns, which helps clarify priorities and build a working plan. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) elements add skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kim will talk with clients about goals, daily challenges, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape sessions and the techniques used over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when a quick session is needed between commitments. Ask about session lengths and formats during the matching step so arrangements match your routine and goals.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and flexible. She is direct and adjusts methods to what each person needs, mixing problem-solving with supportive conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience in the mental health field, much of it in nonprofit settings and community programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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