About Me
Thank you for considering me in your journey. I am a firm believer that you are the ultimate expert in your life and that my role as a therapist is to provide you support and guidance to elicit the change you are seeking. My name is Kimberly Pretty and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, addiction, parent-child relationships, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief/loss, and stress management. Life experiences can sometimes cloud our view and we need someone who is objective, and can meet us where we are, and I do my best to offer that voice . I always bring authenticity and honesty to sessions, infused with a bit of humor when appropriate. I utilize CBT, cognitive processing therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches in dealing with most issues.
My motto is simply this, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LCMHC #12100 (Expires: 2023-06-30)
Reviews
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Insightful and supportive, Kimberly Pretty asks just the right questions at the right time to help me make constructive progress. Her grounded perspective, kind spirit, and keenly focused challenges are essential guidance to cover the ground I want to and also discover the ground I need to cover for lasting change, too.
Ms. Pretty is kind and listens well. She always asks for my input and doesn’t just tell me things to do.
Very friendly & professional
I absolutely Love Kimberly! I have connected with her, and feel that she is such an asset in my life! She has done wonders for my anxiety and stress! So glad I have her for a therapist!
Her calm, open, kind, and responsive communication style has really helped me feel comfortable and safe. As someone with multiple complex issues - and who is new to therapy - I am very grateful to have been paired with her. She has really been able to help me see myself more clearly and identify some techniques that I can use to find balance in my day to day life.
She always there and listens to me as well. Great person.
Kimberly is very attentive to what I am saying and comes to our session prepared with thoughts and tools for what we are discussing.
Kimberly Pretty is very understanding & has a very calming voice. It’s like talking to a friend.
Kimberly is absolutely everything I was looking for! She is incredibly kind, understanding and makes you feel your worth. Thank you for everything Kimberly
No one has ever been able to "figure me out" like Kimberly. Grateful that God led me to her. She's very patient with me.
Kimberly gives me new perspectives every time we talk. She is so kind and understanding and makes me feel heard. Kimberly helps you build skills that you need when you are struggling. I appreciate all that she has done in my healing journey! Thank you for sharing your gift Kimberly!
Love Kimberly I can’t stop singing her praises, she is extremely comfortable to talk to and listens with intent, and zero judgement
My sessions are helpful and there is progress towards feeling better.
An amazing therapist!
I worked with Kimberly for several months; she is genuine and friendly, making sure to check in with me even when I could not immediately schedule a next regular session. She helped me explore and understand myself so I could help myself more effectively, and for that I’m thankful!
Just two sessions in. Of anyone tries to analyze their therapy that early they don’t understand the process.
Kimberly has been great so far to work with. She is knowledgeable and professional and I have confidence in her