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Kim Selbert

Kim Selbert, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Ten years experience
  • Women's issues focus

About Kim

Kim Selbert is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California who helps people facing grief, depression, anxiety, stress and life transitions. She works with concerns around self-esteem, relationships, intimacy, parenting, sleep problems, anger and career questions. Kim also supports people navigating aging, cancer, isolation, and questions about life purpose and women's issues.

Her counseling style centers on Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows each person's pace. Sessions combine empathic listening, practical education, and gentle guidance. She often uses personal experience and a touch of humor when appropriate to ease difficult conversations.

Kim has practiced counseling for ten years. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lindenwood University and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. She is also the author of Childbirth Choices in Mothers' Words, published in 1990.

In sessions she focuses on building skills that clients can use outside therapy. She emphasizes support, empathy, and learning - so people leave with tools for coping and making changes. The therapeutic relationship is framed as a place to try out new ways of handling problems.

For people worried about a recent loss, a major life change, or persistent low mood, Kim offers straightforward, compassionate care. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking and to start with the matching process on the site.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Client-Centered Care Adapts to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. In practice that means the therapist reflects what is said, asks open questions, and helps the person clarify goals. This approach can help with depression, grief, relationship concerns and life changes by creating a space where people feel heard and understood.

Kim also emphasizes practical education alongside empathic listening. That can look like teaching coping strategies, sleep tips, or tools for handling stress and anger. Those skills are introduced collaboratively and practiced between sessions to support daily life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the focus if something isn't helping.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often tailor timing and pacing to match each person's routine and responsibilities, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than adding extra strain.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim help with?

She supports people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns. Additional focus areas include aging, cancer, isolation, life purpose and women's issues.

What is her approach to therapy?

Kim primarily uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following each person's pace. She pairs empathy with practical education and may bring gentle humor into sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has practiced counseling for ten years working across a range of life challenges and health-related concerns.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

Kim is a LMFT licensed in California and holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and a master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Kim?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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