KIMBERLY RAMSDELL, INTERN

Teens, Adults & Couples | LGBTQ+ Affirming In-Person & Telehealth Appointments

My Counseling Philosophy



I believe some of the most meaningful work in therapy begins when we have a place where we

no longer have to perform, minimize what we feel, or live according to someone else's

expectations. I strive to create a relationship where clients feel genuinely known, respected, and

safe enough to be honest, even when they are still figuring out what they feel or what they want.

You are the expert on your own life. I don't see therapy as telling you who you should become,

but as helping you better understand who you already are, how your experiences have shaped

you, and what may be getting in the way of a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Areas of Interest

I particularly enjoy working with women and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, relationships,

self-worth, identity, and significant life transitions. I believe therapy can also be a place to

question the expectations we carry about who we are supposed to be and explore what actually

feels meaningful to us. Sometimes the work is healing from painful experiences; other times it is

navigating a changing relationship, rediscovering yourself, or recognizing that feeling different

from what others expect does not automatically mean there is something to diagnose or fix.

I also have a strong interest in couples counseling and helping partners move beyond repetitive

conflict to understand the emotions, needs, and patterns underneath it. My work is affirming and

inclusive of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and lived

experiences.

My Approach

My approach is person-centered, relational, and informed by attachment theory. Depending on

your individual needs and goals, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational

Interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches. I am also Gottman-trained and incorporate

Gottman Method principles in my work with couples, with an emphasis on strengthening

emotional connection, communication, trust, and understanding.

Before entering the counseling profession, I spent many years as a high school English and

theater educator. That experience helped shape something that remains central to my work

today: connecting authentically with people, recognizing strengths they may have difficulty

seeing in themselves, and building relationships grounded in trust.