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Kimberly Pollard Johnson
Experience
8 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · California

Kimberly Pollard Johnson

LPCC, LMFT

Calm, practical support for life changes

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License and NPI on record

LMFT
California · 110589
LPCC
California · 6750
NPI
1750036539

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and anger
  • Executive coaching

About Kimberly

Kimberly Pollard Johnson is a licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist in California with eight years of professional experience. She offers a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach when people reach out for help. Kimberly frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts conversations to each person's needs.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety and addresses struggles with addictions and anger. Kimberly also supports clients through big life changes and offers executive coaching for professionals seeking clearer direction. Her additional focus areas include issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems.

Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation. Kimberly works with people to identify small, doable changes they can try between meetings. She tailors the pace and goals so work feels manageable and realistic for daily life.

Her style is straightforward and warm. People can expect a therapist who listens closely, asks useful questions, and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Kimberly helps clients build coping skills and make decisions that fit their values.

If someone is ready to begin, Kimberly guides them through a simple intake and matching process. She supports people who want relief from symptoms, better communication, or clearer personal or professional goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California, California

Languages

English

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and structured conversation. One common approach centers on building coping skills and stress management tools that people can practice between sessions; this helps with anxiety, anger, and day-to-day stress. Another commonly used technique emphasizes problem-solving and goal setting, which is useful for executive coaching, addiction recovery planning, and navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust strategies as work progresses. This means trying techniques, reviewing results, and shifting focus when something isn’t helping.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular appointments during workdays or when managing health conditions. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or other arrangements are offered.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens closely, tailors conversations to each person's needs, and suggests doable steps to try between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on clinical concerns and professional coaching challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPCC and LMFT credentials and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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