- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Blended family issues
About Kimberly
Kimberly Kolarik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She sees adults who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Her background includes work with people facing trauma, emotional abuse, and co-occurring health or behavioral concerns. Kimberly draws on several evidence-based techniques to address mood and relationship problems. She frames sessions as interactive conversations rather than lectures.
In practice she keeps language straightforward. Clients can expect discussion about patterns of thinking and behavior, communication habits, and problem-solving for everyday conflicts. She pays attention to how family history and current roles affect choices and emotions.
Kimberly adapts plans as needs change. She may focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, or exploring how past relationships influence present ones. Sessions include practical strategies and time to reflect on what works between meetings.
She describes herself as respectful and nonjudgmental in approach. Prospective clients in Illinois can review her LCSW credential and consider whether her practical, talk-based style fits their needs before scheduling a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kimberly uses evidence-based techniques to address mood and relationship problems. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic-informed work considers how past relationships and family history shape current patterns and choices.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try approaches that fit their needs. Plans can shift over time if one way of working does not feel helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a break at work. They also allow flexibility for people managing health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Blended family issues and related family concerns are included among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, talk-based approach that emphasizes practical strategies and reflection. Sessions often cover communication patterns, thinking habits, and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in practice settings with a range of concerns including trauma and co-occurring conditions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.