LPCC

Kimberly "Kim" Frey , LPCC

Therapist in California

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About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Frey is a California-licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She focuses on supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, working through family conflicts, navigating motivation and confidence struggles, and coping with depression. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, and she shapes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s individual situation and goals.

Kim believes the decision to begin therapy is itself a meaningful step, and she acknowledges the courage involved in reaching out for help. She works collaboratively to tailor dialogue and interventions so they align with a person’s needs, strengths, and preferences. Throughout the therapeutic process she aims to create an environment where clients feel heard and where practical strategies are integrated with supportive care.

By combining clinical experience with a client-centered attitude, Kimberly helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater confidence and emotional balance. She affirms progress at each stage and remains committed to meeting clients where they are as they pursue their goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own perspective and values, offering a supportive space where a therapist follows the client’s lead to build understanding and promote growth. It is useful for people seeking empathy, validation, and a collaborative relationship while they explore personal challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. It is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflicts. Kimberly draws on these approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative exploration helps ensure therapy feels relevant and usable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and bring therapeutic work into everyday life with fewer barriers to access.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kimberly "Kim" Frey have?

Kimberly "Kim" Frey has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Kimberly "Kim" Frey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details: CA LPCC 470.

In which languages does Kimberly "Kim" Frey provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kimberly "Kim" Frey located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Kimberly "Kim" Frey as my therapist?

You can work with Kimberly "Kim" Frey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kimberly "Kim" Frey work with international clients?

Kimberly "Kim" Frey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kimberly "Kim" Frey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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