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Kim Linde, LMFT

Experienced relationship and family therapist

About Kim

Kim Linde helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also supports people navigating parenting challenges, fertility-related difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - based in New York with 17 years of experience. Her approach is practical and straightforward.

Sessions focus on clear goals and real changes in daily life. She creates a calm space where clients can name what feels hard and try small steps that can make things feel better.

Kim blends conversational, client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused approaches. This means she listens closely, helps people notice unhelpful patterns, and practices new ways of relating and coping in the room.

She also draws on DBT skills and the Gottman Method when relationship tools are useful. People often come to her for issues like attachment struggles, communication problems, codependency, infidelity, or separation.

She offers ways to talk about painful topics and set boundaries without escalating conflict. Practical skill building is paired with attention to emotions.

Sessions are geared toward everyday life: improving communication, reducing panic and mood symptoms, handling grief, and managing stress. Kim supports clients in making realistic plans and practicing them between sessions.

She works with each person to match goals and methods to their situation.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and life work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports people in finding their own solutions and values. It is useful for anyone who needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift them. It can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns by practicing new habits and testing different responses.

Emotionally-focused therapy, or EFT, helps people identify core emotions and improve attachment and intimacy in relationships. It is often used when communication feels stuck or when partners struggle to reconnect after hurt.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit therapy into a busy day. These formats help people access consistent support without lengthy travel or scheduling barriers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim commonly address?
She helps with relationship and family conflict, grief, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting struggles, and fertility-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is calm and practical, with an emphasis on clear goals, lived experience, and learning small skills to improve day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has 17 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on relationship and family concerns.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Kim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.