Dr. Kimberley Dockery
LMFT
Oregon
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
Continue with KimberleyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Oregon / T1550; LMFT, Washington / LF61230587
- NPI
- 1710236757
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Values-based work
- Motivational approach
- Practical skill building
About Kimberley
Dr. Kimberley Dockery greets people with a practical, down-to-earth approach. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Oregon with ten years of experience. She aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, or life changes. Her style is collaborative and respectful, focused on small, realistic steps clients can use right away.
Kimberley draws on several evidence-informed methods to match the moment and the person. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own momentum for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are part of her toolbox for shifting unhelpful thinking and reconnecting with values. Client-centered practices keep the conversation grounded in each person’s story and priorities.
Her background includes work as a medical family therapist supporting people coping with chronic illness, caregiving demands, and cancer-related concerns. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving orientation when health and life events affect mood, sleep, intimacy, or daily functioning.
Sessions focus on clarifying what matters to the client, setting manageable goals, and practicing small changes between meetings. She also brings attention to issues like parenting stress, postpartum mood changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and multicultural concerns.
People can expect a warm, respectful atmosphere where the therapist listens first and partners on realistic next steps. The process emphasizes personal values and reachable actions to help people regain a sense of control and purpose.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Dockery commonly blends Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find internal reasons to change and is useful for building momentum on goals like behavior change or coping efforts. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while reconnecting with core values to guide action. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client set the pace and priorities for sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options when you book. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins if needed, and letting people choose quieter times for appointments. The focus remains on practical steps, values-based goals, and skills you can use between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
CancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily problemsLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberley commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions, plus issues like chronic illness, parenting stress, and work-related burnout.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, using Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to set realistic goals and practice change between sessions.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has ten years of experience working as a marriage and family therapist, including time as a medical family therapist supporting clients with health-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Oregon and provides services from that location.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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