Kimberly Donihue, LMFT, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

Attachment-based work
CBT and DBT tools
English and Spanish

About Kimberly

Kimberly Donihue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.

Kimberly uses straightforward, person-focused methods that encourage practical skills and clearer understanding. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try small changes that can shift those patterns. She draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered conversation.

In practice she helps people with everyday problems like sleeping and eating disruptions, parenting strain, coping with illness or caregiver stress, and the fallout from major life changes. She also addresses more specific concerns such as abandonment fears, avoidant personality traits, body image, and communication or commitment issues.

Kimberly blends talk-based work with skill-building. That can mean noticing how relationships affect mood, trying out different ways of responding, and learning tools for managing intense feelings. She also uses focused therapies for trauma when those methods fit the person's needs.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and practical next steps.

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior; it helps when past relationship patterns affect current friendships or romantic connections. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions and feel heard during sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, sleep, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Kimberly will talk with the person about their goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and preferences for how to work. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what is useful.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use talk-based methods and structured CBT or DBT skill practice in remote sessions, then review progress and adapt next steps based on what works for the client.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem and intimacy problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using conversation plus skill practice to change patterns and manage emotions.

How many years has she been practicing?

She has 16 years of clinical experience as a Missouri LMFT and LPC.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Missouri as an LMFT and an LPC and sees clients from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.