Kim Connolly , LMFT

Kim Connolly is a licensed therapist with 35 years of experience in the mental health field, including extensive work in the nonprofit sector. She has supported people through a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, attachment and relationship difficulties, parenting and family challenges, grief and loss, coping with physical pain, and issues related to self-esteem and eating. Her caseload has included both short-term and long-term work, and she has a long history of counseling individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Kim brings a warm, interactive, and empathetic presence to therapy while also being direct and honest. She respects each person’s pace and priorities, adapting therapeutic style to fit what the client needs and finds comfortable. Over the years she has drawn from many approaches - including family systems, solution-focused work, existential perspectives, cognitive methods, and psychodynamic ideas - and she values the healing power of loving humor in the therapeutic process.

Her formal training includes a Masters in Counseling from Sonoma State University and a Marriage and Family Therapy license; she practices with the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Outside of work she lives in California in an area near the ocean and shares her life with a dog, reflecting a long personal history of caring for and fostering animals. Kim’s practice emphasizes respect, collaboration, and practical support for people navigating life changes and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Kim Connolly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on warmth, empathy, and helping clients find their own direction; it is useful for personal growth, self-esteem work, and building trust in relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and relevant to each person’s life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from their own environments and on schedules that suit them. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, try different therapeutic tools, and integrate progress into daily routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists.