Therapist profile
Kimberly Ochester, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
Continue with KimberlyAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting concerns
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ochester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of practice. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Kimberly also lists parenting and issues around intimacy, addictions, and mood disorders among her focus areas.
She uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person. That means conversations begin with the client's priorities and move at their pace. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and day-to-day functioning.
Kimberly combines professional experience with what she calls lived experience to shape how she works. Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns, and trying practical steps between meetings. She aims to help people manage emotions, reduce distressing symptoms, and make changes that fit their life.
Her experience includes work with perinatal concerns like postpartum depression and pregnancy-related stress, mood disorders including bipolar, and substance-related difficulties. Additional topics she lists include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family concerns, codependency, dissociation, and forgiveness.
People considering online options begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Kimberly provides services in English and does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the client. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's priorities, helping them set the session topics and pace. This approach is often used for issues that need space to be named, like relationship strain, grief, or parenting worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, actions, and feelings. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will work with each person to decide whether client-centered conversations, CBT techniques, or a combination makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and reduce the need to travel. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting, addictions, and related mood issues.
How would she approach a session?
She uses client-centered therapy to focus on what the client brings and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a clinical social worker in behavioral health settings and with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA LCSW) practicing from Pennsylvania.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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