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Kimberly Frye, MS, LPC Associate
Counseling, to me, is connection. A connection of ideas, a connection of patterns, a connection of one human to another human. To me, the therapeutic relationship is the connection of one human to another in a safe and confidential space, and I believe this safety is what is needed before any change can occur.
Coming from humble beginnings, I survived ongoing financial hardships from childhood into adulthood, family conflict/domestic violence, sexual abuse, and undiagnosed/untreated anxiety and depression. I grew up believing that I did not belong anywhere and that I was not supposed to be alive. Although many years I felt alone and misunderstood, I also spent many of those years desperately trying to find and understand myself. To my discovery, and despite my past, I realized that I am also a philanthropist, a lover of people, an INFJ, a self-proclaimed foodie, an animal lover, and my own definition of a Black Libra woman. I also stay in tune with my “inner child” through fun games and activities, art, and a lot of laughter. Life has humbled me to know that life is hard, that I do not and will not know it all, and that I do not want anyone to feel like they are alone or misunderstood.
People need to feel heard, seen, and validated, and that happens when a strong therapeutic relationship is built. My experiences in connecting with different people (and myself) through counseling have shown me how impactful creating a safe and therapeutic space for people can be.
What will our therapeutic relationship look like? Because everyone’s pace with counseling is different, I like to let my clients take the lead. I am attentive, empathetic, understanding, and genuine. I will help you define your goals and hold you accountable. I have also been told by previous clients that I have a “calming presence” in session (fortunately, that’s up to you to determine). Together, we will uncover the way that you think and how it affects your life (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). You can expect to be given tools to work on outside of session to “take control” of your own life .
If you have experienced something traumatic or if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, big life changes like moving out, starting/finishing school, relationship endings, etc., I want to be your listening ear and help you in your healing journey. I have experience working with adults and young children, and I am currently gaining experience working with adolescents. My hope is to aid people on their road to healing one connection at a time.
Kimberly is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Sheree Burnett, LPC-S, TF-CBT Certified. She received her Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. She received her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies from UNT with focuses in psychology, art, and hospitality management. Kimberly is primarily focused in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Dreamwork. Kimberly strives to provide culturally responsive counseling and mental health resources to serve many populations.