Hello! I am a professional counselor in Georgia with 22 years of experience working as a therapist in the community and school settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting problems, as well as college and career counseling. I've also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse process these feelings and feel more like themselves to live a happy and fulfilling life.
My counseling style is warm and engaging. I believe in treating anyone with respect and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and interpersonal counseling. We will work together to develop an understanding of how beliefs, thoughts, behavior, and emotions are interconnected. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique goals and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you during this journey!
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC004483
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kimberly "Kim" Ivester. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kim has been influential in helping me navigate one of the most challenging periods of my life. She is kind, caring, patient, and everything I was looking for in a therapist.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kim has been a touchstone for me for over a year now. I feel so lucky to have her as my therapist and honestly at this point she feels like a friend I know I can trust. She offers a safe space for me to understand and process my emotions while also offering support and advice when I need it. If you’re considering therapy, Kim is a brilliant person to work with.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and eating disorders
Kim is always patient with me (and I require a lot of patience lol). She comes to every session with a calm, non-judgmental aura and makes me feel safe to share anything.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
I have always been hesitant about therapy but Ms. Kim made it so easy to open up.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kim is nothing short of amazing.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Wonderful! Attentive, kind, and understanding. She is a wonderful counselor.
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly "Kim" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd