Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek, LMFT
Therapist in Texas
Dr.
- License 201069 · Texas Expires August 2026
- NPI 1780967943 · national registry
- Experience and languages 18+ years in practice English
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About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, addiction, grief, and parenting stress.
She works with concerns around intimacy, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Dr. Kerksiek uses a client-centered, collaborative style.
She listens first, then builds a plan with each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping tools, and real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in both independent practice and community settings across Texas. This range gives her experience with many kinds of life stress and recovery journeys. She draws on multiple approaches to match the needs of the person in the room.
Therapy may include skill practice, communication work, and pacing for trauma processing when appropriate. She uses methods that address thoughts, behavior, and relationships so people learn new patterns for daily life. Expectations and steps are discussed together at the start of therapy.
Dr. Kerksiek values collaboration and aims to create a calm, accepting space for honest conversation. She supports people who want to rebuild trust, manage strong emotions, reduce relapse risk, or find steadier coping after loss or major change.
The emphasis is on practical progress and using each client’s strengths. Prospective clients should expect straightforward talk, targeted skills, and shared planning. Dr.
Kerksiek is based in Texas and conducts sessions with an eye toward what will work in each person’s everyday life.
Credentials
- LMFT (Texas)
- License 201069 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1780967943 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kimberly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberly names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Kimberly names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Kerksiek commonly combines the Gottman Method with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and managing conflict between partners through specific interaction skills and exercises. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and what matters to the individual so goals come from the client’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest strategies that fit the issue and comfort level. Together they can adjust methods over time so the work matches changing needs.
Online therapy with Dr. Kerksiek uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow role-play, coaching, and visual exercises; phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t possible; live chat or messaging suits quick check-ins, journaling prompts, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, or recovery routines and make it easier to keep momentum on progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Dr. Kerksiek commonly address?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience in independent practice and community settings, working with a diverse range of people and concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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