My name is Dr. Kim Yazell, PhD, LCSW, LCAC. I have over 17 years of experience as a clinical therapy provider. I have extensive experience providing dual diagnosis care for adults and teens at varying care levels. I also have extensive experience providing mental health care to military service members, with specialties in treating combat trauma, comorbid mental health and substance use disorders, and reintegration issues. My counseling approach is grounded in evidenced based practices which allows clients to see faster improvement and long-lasting change. I really enjoy what I do, and I want every client to feel supported and encouraged in their journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IN LCSW 34005586A
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She is great!
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kimberly is so super kind and really makes me feel safe and secure during our sessions. She’s given me a lot of perspective and insight into my life and I appreciate her so much.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist is the best match I have ever had. She is very professional, providing me with materials and support with everything. I’m so glad I have found her.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks
I feel very lucky to have been matched with Dr. Parkhill
Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes