Kimberly Donihue, LMFT, LPC
Midlife and life-change support
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- Empathetic listener
- Practical skills
- English and Spanish
About Kimberly
Kimberly Donihue is a licensed therapist in Missouri with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and the disruptions that come with major life changes such as midlife transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities while using evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and coping skills.
Kimberly blends several therapeutic approaches to match what an individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas help with relationships and emotional patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for people needing emotional regulation tools.
She has worked across a broad range of concerns including ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. Kimberly also supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family issues, and communication problems.
People can expect conversations that are direct but compassionate. The work is practical and paced to each person. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy steps and schedule based on availability.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities while using evidence-informed methods to address symptoms and coping skills.
Kimberly blends several therapeutic approaches to match what an individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas help with relationships and emotional patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for people needing emotional regulation tools.
She has worked across a broad range of concerns including ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. Kimberly also supports people dealing with abandonment, blended family issues, and communication problems.
People can expect conversations that are direct but compassionate. The work is practical and paced to each person. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy steps and schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Missouri
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy among other approaches. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide together on methods and priorities. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to the person rather than forcing a single technique.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue during life transitions or while managing caregiving, work, or health demands. Licensed professionals aim to match the approach and session rhythm to each person's needs so the work is practical and useful.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kimberly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and challenges tied to life changes including midlife transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Treatment is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on goals a person sets and practical steps to take between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Missouri with credentials listed as LMFT and LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.