Work with Kim Ivester (EdS, LPC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Hello! I am a professional counselor in Georgia with 21 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!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD

Also experienced in:
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 , 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 Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 21

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LPC #004483 (Expires: 2022-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for 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.

Written by K.E. on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Kim for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, 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 by M.A. on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with 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

I have always been hesitant about therapy but Ms. Kim made it so easy to open up.

Written by C.H. on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Kim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kim is kind, understanding, and a great listener. She has been incredibly helpful during a very difficult time.

Written by D.A. on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Kim for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Kim is nothing short of amazing.

Written by A.D. on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Kim for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Wonderful! Attentive, kind, and understanding. She is a wonderful counselor.

Written by S.O. on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Kim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kim is a compassionate individual who sincerely want to help. She actively listens and gives you the right tools to start making the change you want to see. I appreciate her hands-on approach.

Written by T.E. on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Kim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Kim is a great listener

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