- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Life change coping
About Kimberly
Kimberly Kolarik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and has 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and major life changes. Kimberly also addresses blended family challenges, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and problems surrounding divorce and separation.
She favors a conversational, interactive style in sessions. Kimberly uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of what they are facing. Sessions focus on concrete problems such as managing anxiety, repairing communication, or coping with loss or health changes.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse, and with those juggling co-morbid conditions. In practical terms she helps people sort immediate stressors and set small, achievable steps for change. Conversations may look at patterns from family of origin and current relationships to identify what is getting in the way.
Kimberly draws from several therapeutic approaches to shape a plan with each person. She adapts discussion and exercises to the situation at hand, and keeps the work grounded in day-to-day challenges. People typically leave sessions with concrete ideas to try between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place in Illinois. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to begin the matching process.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Kimberly draws on evidence-based techniques to shape clear, practical work in sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thinking and testing out different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. These methods focus on small experiments and skills you can use between meetings.She also uses humanistic-influenced methods that center on listening and helping people clarify their values and goals. These conversations help people figure out what matters now after a big life change. When useful, elements of psychodynamic thinking look at recurring patterns from family history that may affect current relationships.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as those needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so the schedule can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Kimberly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and divorce or separation.
What is her style in therapy?
She uses an interactive, conversational approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions look at current problems and small changes to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in practice settings. That experience includes supporting people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing for your situation before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.