- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on relationships
About Catherine
Catherine Kimrey is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on calming anxiety and managing stress. She offers steady support for relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Clients meet a therapist who listens without judgment and helps them take practical steps toward change.
With 18 years of professional experience, Catherine draws from several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.
Meditation and mindfulness practices are part of her work when they fit the client's goals. Trauma-focused elements are available for people coping with past painful events. She brings systemic ideas into conversations about family patterns and interaction cycles.
Catherine aims to make each meeting feel straightforward and useful. She helps people set small, achievable goals and notices progress along the way. The emphasis is on practical change rather than labels or quick fixes.
People often come for help with codependency, caregiver stress, life transitions, and communication problems. Catherine supports those navigating divorce, blended family concerns, or midlife questions. Her approach is patient and collaborative, focused on helping people reclaim energy and direction.
Sessions are conducted in English and arranged through the site's matching and scheduling system. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to get matched and then schedule according to availability.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates space for people to talk about what matters most and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce rumination and increase calm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together rather than imposed.
Confirm the currently supported session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel time and making it easier to attend brief check-ins or regular appointments. It also allows the therapist to share exercises and worksheets between meetings so progress can continue outside session times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Washington, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Catherine help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses codependency, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with a practical focus. She listens without judgment and helps set small, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing a range of life challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices from Minnesota, with prior licensure in Washington noted in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling follows the site's matching and availability system.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.