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Kimberly Bristow

LPC

Compassionate, practical counseling for life challenges

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Eating concerns
  • Career coaching

About Kimberly

Kimberly Bristow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with over 12 years of experience. She supports people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, eating concerns, and career challenges. Kimberly also brings a decade of professional and executive coaching experience to sessions.

She keeps sessions direct and practical. Kimberly aims to create an open space where people can say what they’re thinking and feeling without judgment. She focuses on clear steps and tools that can be used outside sessions to handle difficult moments.

Her background includes workplace coaching and career development, so she often helps people manage work stress and make career decisions. She also has experience supporting people facing body image concerns, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions.

In sessions she listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals and small, doable actions. Conversations can include problem-solving, coping skills, and planning next steps. Kimberly balances emotional support with practical strategies that fit everyday life.

People who prefer straightforward, goal-focused work tend to find her style helpful. If you want to tackle anxiety, eating-related struggles, or stress at work, she can work with you to map out a path forward. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills and tools. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress through short exercises and behavior changes; this helps people manage symptoms and regain everyday functioning. Another often-used method concentrates on eating-related concerns and body image by examining thoughts, routines, and goals, then trying small adjustments to eating habits and self-talk to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your needs. Together you can try techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time so sessions feel useful and relevant.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Many people appreciate not having to travel and being able to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. Before booking, confirm the current session options offered for this therapist, since formats are not listed here. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, less time lost to commuting, and the ability to maintain continuity of care during life changes.

License and NPI

LPC Idaho · No. 9971574
NPI1720135395

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Idaho

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and career-related problems, plus related issues like body image, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is direct and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and suggests steps and skills to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Kimberly has more than 12 years of counseling experience and over 10 years of professional and executive coaching experience.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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