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Kimberli Patrick

LPC Georgia 32 years of experience

Calm, practical support for life changes

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Kimberli Patrick
  • Client-centered
  • Practical steps
  • Calming presence

About Kimberli

Kimberli Patrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She greets people with calmness and respect, and aims to make the first step feel easier. Her manner is personable and steady, which many find helpful when things feel overwhelming.

Her style is client-centered. That means she adapts to each person's needs and works at a pace that fits them. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She partners with clients and, when appropriate, family members to set realistic goals and build skills for everyday life.

Patrick's background spans 32 years in a range of settings. She has worked in inpatient adolescent substance treatment, community mental health, school-based counseling, in-home therapy, group programs, and private practice. That variety informs a flexible approach to different kinds of problems and life stages.

In sessions she aims to create a comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Conversations are straightforward and oriented toward what people want to change or manage. She helps clients break problems into smaller parts and practice new ways of responding.

People who choose her often want a steady guide while they work through transitions, parenting demands, or the effects of trauma, addiction, or family conflict. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that guide online work and matching care

Many of her sessions draw on client-centered methods that focus on the person's goals and preferences. This approach emphasizes listening, adapting to each person's pace, and helping them practice small, useful changes between sessions. It suits people facing life transitions, parenting challenges, or ongoing stress.

She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, ADHD-related concerns, and relationship problems. These techniques typically teach coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to break large problems into manageable steps. They aim to give people tools they can use day to day rather than relying on abstract explanations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and situation. That shared decision-making helps shape sessions and any homework or practice between meetings.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to participate when in-person visits would be difficult, though specific formats should be verified ahead of time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

32+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include substance issues, family conflicts, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is client-centered and adaptable. She listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts pacing and techniques to fit their needs.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 32 years of professional experience across inpatient adolescent substance treatment, community mental health, schools, in-home therapy, group programs, and private practice.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

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

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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