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Kimberly "Kim" Ivester, LPC

Warm, collaborative counseling for meaningful change

  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationships and parenting help
  • Trauma and emotional healing

About Kimberly "Kim" Ivester

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 24 years of experience supporting people in both community and school settings. She works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and college and career questions. She also helps people process the impact of physical trauma and emotional abuse, with the goal of helping them feel more like themselves and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Her counseling style is warm and engaging, grounded in respect and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Kim integrates cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic perspectives alongside an interpersonal focus, collaborating with clients to explore how beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Treatment is tailored to each person’s goals and needs, with an emphasis on building understanding and supporting meaningful change.

Kim recognizes that reaching out for help can take courage. She offers steady support as clients take practical steps toward the life they want, and she welcomes the opportunity to work together on that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kimberly "Kim" Ivester have?

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester has 24 years of experience working as a therapist.

Is Kimberly "Kim" Ivester a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Her license is GA LPC LPC004483.

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

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester provides therapy in English.

Where is Kimberly "Kim" Ivester located?

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is located in Georgia.

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

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

Does Kimberly "Kim" Ivester work with international clients?

No. Kimberly "Kim" Ivester does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kimberly "Kim" Ivester 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Kimberly "Kim" Ivester draws from approaches that help clients better understand patterns and build practical skills, all within a supportive, respectful working relationship.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions. It can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt keep repeating, and a person wants tools to respond differently in everyday situations.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and long-standing relational patterns can shape present-day feelings and choices. This approach can support people who want deeper insight into recurring challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or emotional reactions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes warmth, empathy, and collaboration. It helps clients feel heard while identifying personal strengths and clarifying goals at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kim works collaboratively with clients to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as new insights and priorities emerge.

Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent with support. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, or live chat, with text-based messaging available as an additional way to reflect, share updates, and keep momentum between sessions.

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