Kimberly Marks

She often begins with the phrase “It’s been an honor.” That sentiment reflects a career shaped by meaningful encounters, service, and the people she has been privileged to know.

Life rarely feels simple - responsibilities, relationships, and family histories press in from all sides. Patterns from families of origin influence how people act and feel, and careers and relationships can demand parts of ourselves that feel in short supply.

Counseling offers space to pause and listen. Kimberly Marks helps clients explore what their lives reveal about identity, values, and recurring behaviors. She invites consideration of how faith, spirituality, and overall wellness intersect with personal meaning and hope.

She goes by Kimmie and brings both practical experience and formal training to her work. For more than 20 years she taught high school in the Valley. Her academic background includes a B.A. in History from UC Santa Barbara, a Master of Education from Stanford, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and offers psychotherapy through multiple therapeutic approaches. She holds CA LMFT 154559 - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential in California - and has four years of clinical therapy experience.

Her clinical focus includes life transitions, work-related stress, grief and loss - including the death of a spouse or family member - anxiety, depression, and questions of purpose. She enjoys working with parents and families and sees individuals, adolescents, young professionals, couples, and blended families.

She looks forward to meeting new clients and accompanying them on a thoughtful, hope-oriented journey.