Kimberly Marks , LMFT

Kimberly Marks brings a thoughtful, relationship-focused approach to therapy that honors each person's story and struggles. She describes her work as an honor and draws on long experience in education and counseling to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, family challenges, and life transitions. Kimberly integrates multiple psychotherapy modalities and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy that can help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

She holds a B.A. in History from UC Santa Barbara, a Master of Education from Stanford University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Kimberly is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in California (CA LMFT 154559). Her background as a high school educator in the Valley for over 20 years informs her work with adolescents, parents, young professionals, couples, and blended families.

Kimberly focuses on areas such as work-related stress, grief and loss including loss of a spouse or family member, anxiety, depression, parenting and family dynamics, and questions of life purpose and midlife transition. She offers supportive, collaborative therapy aimed at clarifying values, improving communication, and finding practical ways forward.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care

Kimberly brings formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach used to help people process distressing or traumatic memories so those memories feel less overwhelming. EMDR is often recommended when past events continue to affect daily functioning and emotional responses.

She also uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques - structured, research-supported methods that target symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns in relationships. These approaches emphasize practical skills, clearer understanding of recurring patterns, and strategies to improve communication and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, to access support from home, and to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for the client while working with licensed professionals and therapists.