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Kimberly Harris, LCPC

Illinois LCPC focused on trauma and anxiety
  • Trauma and anxiety
  • Addictions and grief
  • Collaborative care

About Kimberly Harris

Kimberly Harris is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois with eight years of professional experience. As an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she offers clinical care grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting methods to meet each person's distinct needs.

She has supported people coping with stress and anxiety, managing addictions, processing trauma and abuse, and working through grief and loss. Her work emphasizes collaborative dialogue and individualized treatment planning so that interventions fit a client's life, goals, and readiness for change. Kimberly frames seeking help as a courageous step and focuses on empowering clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic tools, she tailors sessions to the issues at hand and to what feels most helpful to each person, whether the focus is symptom relief, building coping skills, or fostering stronger relationships. Kimberly aims to provide a steady, validating presence while guiding practical steps toward recovery and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kimberly Harris have?

Kimberly Harris has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Kimberly Harris a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCPC, which means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180015306.

In which languages does Kimberly Harris provide therapy?

Kimberly Harris provides therapy in English.

Where is Kimberly Harris located?

Kimberly Harris is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Kimberly Harris as my therapist?

You can work with Kimberly Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kimberly Harris work with international clients?

Yes, Kimberly Harris works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kimberly Harris cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly Harris integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where individuals explore their values and goals, which helps with building self-understanding and motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and improving daily functioning. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when needed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adjust strategies so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life transitions, and to receive timely support from different locations, while preserving the same therapeutic focus used in traditional sessions.

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