Therapist profile
Dr. Kimberley Dockery, LMFT
Oregon
LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Oregon / T1550; LMFT, Washington / LF61230587
- NPI1710236757
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOregon
About
- Anger management
- Mindfulness skills
- Values-based goals
About Kimberley
Dr. Kimberley Dockery is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Oregon with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, and the effects of chronic illness. Sessions are practical and grounded, aimed at clarifying goals and taking concrete steps forward.
She approaches therapy by looking at people in the context of their relationships and daily demands. Dr. Dockery uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods to notice patterns, test new behaviors, and shift how problems are managed. She also draws on emotionally focused ideas when addressing closeness and connection issues.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set small, realistic goals. Conversations often include identifying values, trying short experiments between meetings, and practicing skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication. That practical emphasis is helpful for people who snap at loved ones, carry built-up resentment, or struggle with irritability at work.
Her background includes work as a medical family therapist supporting people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, and cancer-related stress. That experience informs her attention to the practical limits that illness and caregiving place on daily life and coping strategies.
Dr. Dockery sees therapy as a process of testing what works. She asks clear questions, tracks progress, and adjusts plans as needed. Her focus is on helping people manage symptoms, reconnect to personal values, and handle everyday conflicts with less reactivity.
How sessions work
How Dr. Dockery’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect to what matters to them. In practice this often means learning small actions that reflect personal values rather than being driven by anger or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems active and then testing new responses with short experiments between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship so practical skills land within the client’s real life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Dockery will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the concern, and change course when something is not helping. That collaborative process helps decide which mix of ACT, CBT, or client-centered techniques makes the most sense for anger, relationship strain, or stress.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports working through issues like sleep disruption, caregiving limits, or work-related stress without rearranging an entire day. Talk with her about what will fit your schedule and attention so sessions are practical and useful.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting issues, anger, chronic illness concerns, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She focuses on setting small goals and testing practical changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working as a therapist, including work in medical family therapy settings supporting people with chronic illness and caregiving strain.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Oregon and holds licensure in OR and WA as listed in her profile.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile; confirm any cross-border details when you arrange sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing in your region.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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