Kimberly VanKirk, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kimberly VanKirk

Focus areas

Anger Management

Perinatal Mental Health

Anxiety

Stress

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

EMDR

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kimberly VanKirk

My name is Kim VanKirk and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I provide telehealth mental health therapy and specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders, trauma and stress related disorders and perinatal mood disorders. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Meditation and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients meet their goals. My approach I most commonly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Meditation and Solution Focused Therapy. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my clients individual needs. I am a goal directed therapist meaning I focus on specific actionable steps that can be taken to reduce my clients' symptoms during each session. My focus I typically work with adults who are experiencing anxiety and symptoms of trauma. Most of my clinical education has been pursuing how to best alleviate these types of symptoms. I also have specialized training in working with perinatal mood disorders. My communication style This can vary based on my clients unique needs. I always try and create a space that is free of judgment and includes active planning and goal setting to meet my clients particular needs. I also utilize a strengths based approach to reduce shame that can be associated with mental health symptoms. Since I primarily work with anxiety and trauma related disorders some component of my sessions usually focus on teaching calming coping strategies such as mindfulness and meditation. My journey to therapy I have always wanted a career in which I can help others. I happened to really enjoy psychology in college and began pursuing therapy as a career as a result. I currently practice a combination of all of the coping skills and strategies that I teach my clients and feel they have greatly benefited my life as well as other clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

University of Denver, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962746065

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What practice does Kimberly VanKirk work with?

Kimberly VanKirk works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

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Kimberly VanKirk frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kimberly VanKirk on their profile.