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Kimberly Slaughter

Kimberly Slaughter

LPCC Ohio

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Compassionate counselor focused on motivation and growth

  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical CBT tools
  • Ohio LPCC

About Kimberly

Kimberly Slaughter is an Ohio licensed clinician who focuses on helping people build confidence and motivation. She uses a calm, straightforward style to make it easier to talk about stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Her approach aims to make the first step feel less daunting for someone thinking about therapy.

Kimberly holds an LPCC and has three years of professional experience working with concerns such as depression, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they think and feel. Conversations are client-led and practical, with attention to what matters most to the person in front of her.

Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own goals and experiences during sessions. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change patterns of thinking that contribute to stress and low mood. Sessions typically focus on small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and improved daily functioning.

Kimberly helps people navigate parenting concerns and career stress by breaking problems into concrete tasks. She pays attention to building motivation and steady progress. This can include trying new coping strategies and practicing different ways of responding to difficult feelings.

If someone is ready to begin, Kimberly encourages completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. She supports people through early steps and ongoing work, adapting to each person's pace and needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's experience and following their lead. In practice that means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what was heard, and helps clients set goals that feel right to them. This approach is useful for exploring self-esteem, parenting concerns, and general life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It often includes practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, stress, depression, and building more effective coping skills.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most helpful based on needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and then adding CBT tools when a client is ready.

Confirm available session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life - for example, keeping regular weekly check-ins during work breaks or choosing shorter conversations when days are hectic. It can also reduce time spent traveling and help people keep momentum between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, parenting challenges, career issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapist's style in sessions?

The style is nonjudgmental and client-led, creating space to talk through feelings and set goals at a comfortable pace.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience supporting people with motivation, confidence, and emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Kimberly Slaughter

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