- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Kim
Kim Samuel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship worries, and trauma. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at making the first step feel more manageable.
In sessions she starts by hearing where someone is and what they want to change. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works from the client’s current priorities.
Background and approach
Conversations lead to small, concrete goals so progress is easier to see. Kim blends several approaches rather than using a single method. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help people notice stress and calm their nervous system in day-to-day moments. Psychodynamic ideas also shape how she listens, paying attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, not a preset checklist.
She has four years of experience as a psychotherapist and brings steady, respectful support to stressful transitions. People who want straightforward, collaborative work around parenting concerns, mood changes, or attention challenges often find her approach useful. Kim aims to empower clients to try new ways of coping and to build clearer routines and communication.
What Kim works with
Everything Kim lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kim helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Approaches Kim lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kim’s methods translate to online care
Kim uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s experience, offering attentive listening and reflection so clients can set their own priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk through parenting stress or emotional overwhelm.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and tackling patterns that make daily life harder.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kim collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting plans as progress is made. Clients take part in setting targets and testing small changes between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, mood tracking, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people weave therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Kim
What concerns does Kim commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and respectful, meeting people where they are and emphasizing practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of experience working as a psychotherapist and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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