- Workplace stress
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Kimberly
Kimberly Marks uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress and work-related strain. She blends practical conversation with gentle exploration to make sense of what feels out of balance. Kimberly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT, and she draws on her background in education and counseling to support change.
She listens for how family history and current roles shape day-to-day choices. That includes pressure from careers, parenting demands, and relationships that feel strained. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings as well as understanding patterns that keep repeating.
Kimberly spent more than two decades as a high school educator in the Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Master of Education from Stanford University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Her clinical work has concentrated on transitions, grief, and workplace stress.
Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, family issues, and life purpose questions. She also addresses communication problems, separation and divorce, and the challenges young adults face as they move toward independence.
Clients report that sessions are an opportunity to step back and listen to life with more clarity. Kimberly aims to help people reframe difficult moments and find manageable next steps. She invites prospective clients to consider therapy as a shared, exploratory process.
Evidence-based techniques and online support
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and behavior, then trying small, practical changes to test different outcomes. This helps with communication problems, workplace stress, and family conflicts. Another approach she uses focuses on processing loss and intense memories through structured steps that reduce their day-to-day impact, which can be useful for grief and post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Kimberly will discuss options and decide with each person what fits their goals, needs, and personal style. That shared decision-making helps shape the plan for therapy and what each session will focus on.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling around work and family life and the ability to keep appointments without travel. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a busy week or to meet from a different location when circumstances change. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm current online session options before booking to ensure they meet your preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, parenting, and depression. Additional areas include workplace issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help people identify patterns and try concrete steps between sessions. The approach emphasizes collaboration and clear, manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has four years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist, plus over 20 years working as a high school educator in the Valley.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a CA LMFT credential, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for 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.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.