ASSOCIATE CLINICIAN
Pronouns: She/Her
When we look at nature, we can see that some of the most beautiful places were created through the harshest of adversities. When we allow ourselves to be transformed by what we are going through, all of life’s experiences have something valuable to teach us; nothing is wasted. There is a saying that sometimes when it seems like things are falling apart, they are really just falling into place. By choosing to lean into our challenges with an open mind and a softened heart, we can emerge more resilient, more compassionate, more able to live a life of gratitude for all that has shaped us into who we are.
With each day, we are writing a new page in our life story, and this is a journey that we do not need to walk alone. Walking alongside you, Kimberly maintains a holistic view through the biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, which allows for each person’s unique mind, body, relational, and spiritual identities to be honored. Born and raised in our beautiful Pacific Northwest, Kimberly also had the opportunity to live in different areas of the world, fostering her sense of cultural humility and deep appreciation for diversity.
Having been transformed through her own life experiences, Kimberly pursued her Master of Science in Couple’s and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Kimberly believes that context leads to understanding. Through this lens, she integrates many therapeutic modalities, some of which include: family systems and intergenerational theory, narrative therapy, emotionally-focused therapy and attachment theories, Gottman Method Couples therapy, solution-focused and experiential therapies, as well as cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Kimberly is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and stages of life.
Kimberly empathetically collaborates with her clients throughout their therapeutic journey, meeting them where they are in their unique circumstances. Authenticity, social justice, acceptance, and curiosity from a warm and non-judgmental stance are all values that infuse her therapeutic practice. Kimberly takes a special interest in blended families, couples, parenting, grief & loss, medical family therapy, military families, perinatal women, and life transitions. Kimberly also offers faith-based counseling for clients who seek to integrate their spirituality and their therapeutic journey.
Languages spoken: English and French.
Do not judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Kimberly is a licensed marriage & family therapist associate in Washington State (MG61382611; NPI# 1346939113). She is supervised by Danielle Scarsella-Gonia, LMFT (LF60835868; NPI# 1740653120).
