- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Kim
Kim Borges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, bipolar mood shifts, and questions about life purpose.
She helps people who are facing midlife changes, separation or divorce, and the loneliness that can follow major life edits. Kim also supports those confronting aging and geriatric concerns, substance use issues, and multicultural stressors. She regularly works with young adults and women on concerns related to self-worth and direction.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can use right away. That can mean short-term coping tools for anxiety, plans to reduce substance use harms, or ways to manage mood swings. She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes choices and stress.
Kim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. Expect a mix of talking through current problems, learning new ways to handle feelings, and setting small, achievable goals. The overall approach is straightforward and aimed at helping someone make clearer day-to-day decisions.
Her work includes exploring life purpose when someone feels stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. People often come to focus on practical next steps rather than abstract ideas. Kim encourages realistic planning and gradual shifts that fit a person’s life.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Kim works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach helps people learn concrete tools to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, such as breathing methods, activity planning, and simple behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on relapse prevention and harm reduction for people dealing with substance use; sessions focus on identifying triggers, building coping plans, and strengthening daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client together review current concerns, personal goals, and what feels doable. Over the first few meetings they try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know which online options are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, caregiving, or health appointments. Some formats are better for brief check-ins and phone-friendly ways to talk, while video sessions allow for longer, face-to-face conversations and visual cues. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to continue momentum between in-person visits and to support steady progress without long commutes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, relationship challenges, addictions, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach people who feel stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques to teach practical coping skills, set small goals, and clarify next steps over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood, substance use, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.