At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00506200
- NPI
- 1487095477
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-centered care
- Emotion-focused work
About Kim
Kim Class is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tension, grief, and intimacy concerns. She also supports those dealing with career strain, addiction challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. Her years of experience aim to give visitors a steady presence when things feel overwhelming.
Kim keeps things straightforward in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients name goals and decide on small, workable steps. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach, used to help people find their own reasons to change. She also draws on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ways of working to follow what matters most to each person.
Her background includes nearly three decades in both nonprofit and private agency settings. She currently manages a private practice while also working as an administrator at a local agency in New Jersey. That blend of roles informs a practical outlook on handling everyday problems.
In the room, conversations focus on what the client wants to change and how to get there. Kim invites open talk about feelings, patterns, and relationships. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and build clearer coping strategies.
Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative step. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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How these approaches work for online sessions
Kim uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum toward goals; this approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person's concerns, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting back what matters most. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work through strong feelings that affect relationships and personal wellbeing.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change during work together.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to join sessions from a quieter place, or to use audio-only when video is not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and conversation to work well in online settings, focusing on steady progress and practical steps. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
28+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this clinician address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, intimacy issues, addiction, depression, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and attachment issues.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The therapist listens first, helps clarify goals, and works with clients to set small, practical steps.
What is the therapist's professional background?
The clinician has 28 years of professional experience and has worked in both nonprofit and private agency settings, while also managing a private practice and serving as an administrator at a local agency.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this clinician?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers