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Kimara Runcie

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Kimara Runcie, LCPC, LMHC

Maryland

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCPC, LMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, New York / 009861; LCPC, Maryland / LC15039
  • NPI1669946570
  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMaryland

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT for thoughts
  • Emotion-focused work

About Kimara

Kimara Runcie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. She practices from Maryland and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting, and anger.

Kimara keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages people to bring the problems that feel most urgent - whether that is snapping at loved ones, feeling overwhelmed at work, or long-standing resentment. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can change daily patterns.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot thinking patterns that fuel anger and emotional reactions. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide discussions about attachment and how emotions shape relationship struggles.

Kimara also uses solution-focused and trauma-informed tools when they fit the situation. Those methods aim to clarify goals and build concrete skills for handling intense feelings, managing stress, and repairing communication breakdowns.

People who come to her often want practical strategies and a steady clinician who will help sort through feelings without judgment. She asks questions, listens, and suggests exercises to try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change the behaviors that follow. CBT is useful for anger that comes from automatic thoughts, workplace stress, or persistent worry. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings and attachment patterns affect relationships and moments of conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize CBT skill work, emotion-focused conversation, or short solution-focused exercises.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical tools to manage anger, improve communication, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

New York, Maryland

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

She combines client-centered listening with practical strategies, focusing on current problems and small, actionable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience as a counselor.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Maryland.

In what language are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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