Catherine Kimrey

Catherine Kimrey is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor (LMHC, LPCC) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Minnesota and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She is also experienced in life purpose and many related midlife and family issues.

Catherine uses a conversational, client-centered style to help people sort through what feels confusing or stuck. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them clarify next steps. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on practical ways to try new approaches between meetings.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm. Trauma-focused and systemic ideas inform work where past events or family patterns affect current choices.

People come to Catherine facing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, divorce or separation, and feelings of isolation or shame. She also helps with issues like forgiveness, guilt, infidelity, and aging or geriatric concerns tied to life transitions. Practical communication strategies are often part of the work.

Her way of working emphasizes small, manageable steps. Clients typically leave a session with specific ideas to try. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Catherine’s therapeutic approaches work for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people identify what matters most to them. It prioritizes the client’s priorities and uses conversation to find practical next steps. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about what to try next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and lift depressive symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention practices that help with stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Catherine will discuss goals, preferences, and practical constraints to decide which methods fit best. That collaborative planning means the approach can shift as needs change.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and choose quieter surroundings. Phone sessions can be used when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Discussing these practical details during the initial scheduling step helps match sessions to everyday life.