Kimara Runcie , MD, LCPC, LMHC

Kimara Runcie, MD, LCPC, LMHC, is a licensed clinician with 12 years of professional experience who focuses on supporting people as they pursue a more fulfilling life. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly, and she works to empower individuals to take the steps that feel right for them.

Her approach emphasizes encouragement and practical support, honoring the courage it takes to seek change. Kimara partners with each person to explore concerns, clarify goals, and build skills for coping and growth. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients feel understood while moving toward meaningful improvements.

Kimara holds an MD, indicating a Doctor of Medicine degree, and carries counseling credentials as an LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. These qualifications reflect her clinical training and years of practice in helping people navigate stress, relationships, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Kimara uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment that centers the person’s own goals and values. This approach helps individuals feel heard and supported while they explore personal challenges and choices.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

When trauma is part of the picture, Kimara employs trauma-focused techniques to address traumatic memories and their ongoing effects, helping clients build safety and skills for managing triggers and distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimara works with each person to assess needs, test strategies, and adapt methods so treatment reflects the client’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations.