Therapist profile
Dr. Kimberley Dockery, LMFT
LMFT in Oregon - Stress and family concerns
Continue with KimberleyAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Grief and loss
About Kimberley
Dr. Kimberley Dockery is an Oregon-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and the practical challenges of parenting and caregiving.
She has experience with people facing chronic illness, cancer, postpartum depression, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients with intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, attention difficulties, and questions about life purpose and career direction. Dr. Dockery lists work with LGBT and multicultural concerns among her areas of focus.
Her practice is grounded in collaborative conversations that look at a person’s story and relationships. She uses clear goals and straightforward steps so people can reconnect to values and positive beliefs. Sessions focus on concrete strategies alongside emotional understanding.
Dr. Dockery draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. She uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and reflect, and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relational patterns. Mindfulness methods are used to help with stress and sleep problems.
People often come for help making changes that fit everyday life. She encourages short, realistic goals and practical coping skills. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session to clarify priorities and next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
The practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered listening. ACT focuses on identifying values and taking committed action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful habits and ease anxiety or depression. Client-centered work emphasizes reflective listening and collaboration to clarify what matters most to the person.Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust them so the work fits day-to-day life and the person’s aims.
The original biography did not specify particular session formats. Confirm the available online formats before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or reduce time spent traveling. Online work can make it easier to continue care while managing medical appointments, caregiving duties, or unpredictable days. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to an online setting so the work stays practical and relevant to home life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting and caregiving challenges, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach my situation?
She uses a collaborative style with clear goals and practical steps. Sessions combine cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based work, and client-centered listening to address thoughts, behaviors, and values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience, including work as a medical family therapist and with clients managing chronic illness and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Oregon and also holds licensure in Washington as noted in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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