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Kimberly Harris, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kimberly
Kimberly Harris is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her practice also covers relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, parenting matters, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar symptoms.
She uses clear, structured methods in sessions. Kimberly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also integrates client-centered listening, dialectical behavior skills, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices as needed.
Sessions focus on practical steps. Conversations look at current patterns and try different responses. She supports people working through family of origin issues, communication problems, control concerns, and complicated grief. Substance use and eating or sleep difficulties are addressed with straightforward strategies and motivational techniques.
Her approach balances problem-solving with attention to feelings. That means working on skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, while also reviewing thought patterns that keep problems going. Clients who need help with first responder stress, fatherhood issues, or compassion fatigue can expect goal-oriented work.
Kimberly sees clients in Illinois and accepts international clients in English. She holds the LCPC credential and brings eight years of practice experience to each session. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site.
How CBT and related approaches work for online sessions
Kimberly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so sessions can focus on step-by-step changes that fit daily life.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s goals and experiences, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete tools for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. Client-Centered work supports clear communication of goals, while DBT skills give hands-on strategies for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to emphasize. The choice is collaborative and can shift as goals change.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that structured CBT exercises and DBT skills practice translate well to a virtual setting, while client-centered conversations support planning and goal-setting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and related areas such as ADHD and bipolar symptoms.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical exercises and skills to change patterns that keep problems active.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of professional work experience and holds the Illinois LCPC credential.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and conducts work from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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