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Kimberly Marks

Kimberly Marks, LMFT

Therapist in California

Grounded therapy for depression and life change

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Parenting and family
  • Life transitions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Marks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on depression, anxiety, and life transitions. She keeps conversations straightforward and aims to help people name what feels hard and find practical next steps. She uses a calm, curious style in sessions and invites clients to reflect on patterns in relationships and work that matter to their day-to-day life.

Kimberly draws on years of experience in education and counseling to help people untangle family dynamics and parenting stress. She asks simple questions about values, roles, and routines to reveal what contributes to distress. This helps people see clear, manageable changes they can try between sessions.

She also supports people through grief, loss, and midlife shifts. Sessions often include looking at how past family experiences continue to affect current relationships and choices. Kimberly helps people sort through practical concerns while also attending to emotional meaning and life purpose.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Master of Education from Stanford University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. She has four years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California.

Kimberly works with adults, adolescents, young professionals, and parents on communication and workplace strain. She encourages a collaborative approach to set goals, try new strategies, and adjust the plan as needs change. If you want clear conversation and steady support, she offers a grounded, humane approach.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses, which can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Interpersonal-focused methods look at patterns in close relationships and communication to reduce conflict and build clearer support. These approaches are practical and aim to change everyday interactions that shape mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust strategies when something is not helping. Clients and therapist work together to set aims, try new skills, and review progress over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, bring real-life situations into conversation, and use homework tasks between meetings to reinforce what’s practiced in sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, parenting strain, and family problems, along with related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her work is straightforward and collaborative, with an emphasis on identifying patterns in relationships and daily life and finding practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience as an LMFT working in California, along with many years in education before moving into counseling.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Kimberly?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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