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Kimberly "Kim" Ivester

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Kimberly "Kim" Ivester, LPC

Georgia

LPC in Georgia - Anger and mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC004483
  • NPI1396315552
  • Experience24 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationGeorgia

About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Client-centered care

About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, addiction, trauma and anger. Kim writes simply and directly; she helps people understand what is getting in the way of everyday functioning and practical relationships.

Her approach mixes several familiar methods. She uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps break down thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, anger, and low mood. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of physical and emotional reactions.

Psychodynamic ideas are also part of her work, helping people see patterns that repeat across relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy is used for concrete goals and short-term shifts, like improving sleep or managing strong reactions at work.

In sessions she talks through how beliefs, feelings, and actions connect, and then tries out practical steps to change what isn’t working. She avoids labels and focuses on specific problems people bring, such as impulsive anger or ongoing resentment.

Kim supports people through life changes, grief, and career transitions, as well as issues around intimacy, body image, and caregiver stress. She offers direct, steady guidance and helps people develop tools they can use between appointments.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps surface what matters most and guide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete parts and tests small changes to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice physical and emotional reactions before they escalate.

Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust direction as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and reducing travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try brief coaching between longer sessions, and practice techniques in real life with guidance during the appointment.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, and related issues such as body image and caregiving stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused steps to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

Kim has 24 years of experience working as a counselor in community and school settings.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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Kimberly "Kim" Ivester

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