Kimberly Sullivan

Kimberly Sullivan is a licensed therapist in California with CA LMFT 45203, practicing since 2007 and bringing over 20 years of professional experience to her work. She specializes in a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She offers therapy using the TEAM CBT model developed by psychiatrist David Burns, MD, and is certified at Level 3 in this orientation - an advanced certification that required four years of study and practice and concluded with an oral examination. TEAM CBT supplies a variety of interventions aimed at addressing depression, anxiety, personality patterns, habits, and relationship problems; these methods have been empirically measured and are presented as effective.

Kimberly first encountered TEAM CBT in July 2019 at an intensive four-day training and subsequently pursued further trainings, including returning for a second four-day workshop and attending additional focused trainings to address specific diagnoses and common treatment challenges. She continues to refine her skills through participation in a consultation group led by a Level 5 trainer and through ongoing personal work to enhance her clinical proficiency.

Outside of clinical training, Kimberly enjoys working with animals and currently has two shelter-rescue therapy dogs in training, finding parallels between dog training and approaches to human mental health. She has a long history with horses, having been active for nearly 40 years and having owned and operated a riding school in the 1990s, with experience training and competing in hunters, jumpers, and dressage. Kimberly also practices martial arts and holds a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art similar to Japanese karate.