- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Client-centered sessions
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Deus Sullivan is an LMHC practicing in Indiana with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and related issues such as intimacy and self-esteem.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions involve talking through what feels most urgent and learning practical skills to manage difficult moments. She uses tools like thought work, behavioral strategies, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused steps in sessions.
Dr. Sullivan draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current ones. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when they fit the situation.
Her work has included clinics, schools, churches, inpatient behavioral health, and intensive outpatient programs. That range informs a practical style aimed at helping people handle life changes, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to family of origin.
Parents and adults often seek her for help with blended family issues, divorce and separation, eating and body-image concerns, impulsivity, and codependency. Sessions can include recommendations for books, podcasts, and self-directed tools to practice between meetings.
People who want straightforward conversations and clear strategies for coping with anxiety, grief, or relationship strain may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship conflicts feel hard to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try out methods that fit those goals. If something does not feel useful, adjustments are made together so the work matches the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm available session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, audio-only sessions reduce the pressure of being on camera, while video sessions support learning and practicing skills together. The therapist will discuss the practical setup and which format might best support the work during the first meeting.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and related issues such as self-esteem and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, focusing on conversation, skills practice, and concrete steps to manage symptoms and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings that include private practice, schools, churches, inpatient behavioral health, and intensive outpatient programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm current pricing during sign up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.