Kimberly Kolarik
LCSW in Illinois focused on relationships and anxiety
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About
Kimberly Kolarik, LCSW, brings a steady clinical presence to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana, she draws on a range of clinical influences and more than 15 years in practice to shape collaborative treatment plans. Her approach is described as warm and interactive, and she emphasizes respectful, nonstigmatizing care.
She works with individual adults and families on concerns that include blended family issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and communication problems. Kimberly also addresses midlife questions, separation and divorce, first responder issues, and the emotional impact of trauma and abuse when those matters arise.
Sessions are tailored to each person’s unique situation, with dialogue and goals adjusted as needed. Kimberly focuses on building a shared plan that honors each client’s values and practical needs while addressing symptoms and relational patterns identified in therapy.
She works with individual adults and families on concerns that include blended family issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and communication problems. Kimberly also addresses midlife questions, separation and divorce, first responder issues, and the emotional impact of trauma and abuse when those matters arise.
Sessions are tailored to each person’s unique situation, with dialogue and goals adjusted as needed. Kimberly focuses on building a shared plan that honors each client’s values and practical needs while addressing symptoms and relational patterns identified in therapy.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Self-love, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN LCSW 34009436A, IL LCSW 149.007969
- NPI Number: 1831579135
- License: LCSW (Illinois), LCSW (Indiana)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approach
Kimberly offers online work that integrates conversational, skill-based, and reflective methods. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills. Those tools are presented in a straightforward way so clients can practice changes between sessions.She also draws on humanistic perspectives that prioritize respect and empathetic listening, creating space for each person to describe their experience without labels. Elements of psychodynamic and rational-emotive thinking may be used to explore patterns that influence relationships and long-standing emotional concerns. Sessions are adapted to match what a person wants to focus on and how they like to work.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and ongoing contact is also possible through live chat or text-based messaging. This mix of options can fit people who prefer real-time conversation or more text-based check-ins, and Kimberly frames the work as a collaborative process to shape goals and next steps.
What is Kimberly Kolarik's clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience and a background working in clinical practice, including marriage and family therapy.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Kimberly holds the LCSW credential and is licensed with IN LCSW 34009436A and IL LCSW 149.007969.
Which languages does she speak?
English
Where is she based?
Kimberly is located in Illinois and holds licensure in Illinois and Indiana.
How can clients work with Kimberly remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the best way to get started?
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