Therapist profile
Dr. Kym Codallos, LCSW, CSW
LCSW focusing on parenting and relationships
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT skills
About Kym
Dr. Kym Codallos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and a CSW with twenty years of professional experience. She is licensed in Colorado and Wyoming and practices in those terms. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and parenting concerns, and supports work around ADHD and substance use challenges.
Her approach is down-to-earth and practical. She uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness tools to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward strategies. Conversations are used to notice what is getting in the way at home and to test small changes. She can talk through communication problems, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and challenges tied to caregiving or chronic illness.
Dr. Codallos has worked with issues connected to divorce, domestic violence, addiction, body image, cancer, and aging concerns. She also supports people sorting through family of origin problems and codependency. Her background includes both clinical practice and direct support for people facing complicated life transitions.
People who prefer practical tools and steady progress often find this style useful. The focus is on what can be done differently at home and how to build reliable strategies for day-to-day life. To begin, the site process asks you to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. It helps when someone needs a respectful place to sort priorities and make choices about home life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits into small, changeable steps. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns because it turns insights into concrete actions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings practical skills for regulating emotions and improving communication. These skills can help when feelings escalate or when setting boundaries feels difficult.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit goals and daily routines. That plan can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to help people maintain regular contact while juggling family and work obligations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related family issues such as adoption and blended family challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of professional experience in clinical settings and direct practice with people facing life transitions and mental health challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado and Wyoming.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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