Therapist San Diego California

Kim Kelleher LMFT #144670, LPCC #15654

Greetings! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I'm Kim, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My practice is centered on supporting adult individuals seeking practical tools and solutions for managing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use challenges.

Within my specialties, I provide targeted assistance in areas such as adult depression, anxiety, grief counseling, life transitions, trauma, career concerns, pet loss, and alcohol abuse. My professional journey has afforded me the opportunity to work with diverse populations, encompassing various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as individuals in recovery programs like AA and the LGBTQ community.

My approach begins with creating a safe and tranquil environment where clients can authentically share their experiences. I value authenticity and am unafraid to express my unique personality, fostering an atmosphere where clients feel encouraged to do the same. As our therapeutic relationship deepens, I employ evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and EMDR, tailoring our approach to suit individual needs and preferences.

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CLINICAL FOCUS

ANXIETY DEPRESSION
TRAUMA LIFE TRANSITIONS
GRIEF AND LOSS ISSUES RELATED TO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE
PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT WORK AND LIFE CHALLENGES
SOCIAL AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

MY APPROACH

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY (SFT)
EMDR
TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY
MINDFULNESS
STRENGTH-BASED THERAPY

MY PHILOSOPHY ON THE THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE AND CHANGE

I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship and the impactful conversations it fosters. Through collaboration and meaningful dialogue, clients not only heal but also experience significant personal growth. My experience has shown that clients are most receptive to change when they connect with their intrinsic motivations.

Empowerment lies at the heart of my therapeutic approach. Together, we explore various avenues for positive change, tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences. As a therapist, my role is to support clients in identifying and overcoming obstacles on their journey towards growth and fulfillment.

Feedback from clients consistently reflects feelings of safety, care, and empowerment throughout our work together. It is my sincere hope that, should we have the opportunity to collaborate, you too will experience these positive outcomes.


Ensuring a good fit between therapist and client is crucial for successful therapy. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good match. Taking this FIRST step to seek support is important, and we are honored to guide you on your path towards healing and personal growth.


It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.
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