Hi! My name is Kim. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and co-owner at Stepping Stones Counseling. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jamestown College in 2004 and my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Baltimore in 2006. I have been fortunate to gain experience working in various settings with diverse client populations in Baltimore, Seattle, and here at home in Bismarck. I have been working with children, adolescents, and families in Bismarck/Mandan since 2009. I see clients age 10 and up and have a special interest in assisting clients with grief and trauma. I am drawn to the counseling profession by a strong sense of justice, a desire to be helpful, and appreciation of the unique differences between all people. I am so honored that I get to take steps with you on your path toward overcoming obstacles and challenges and bringing your strengths to light. 

I am also certified by the ND Board of Counselor Examiners (NDBCE) to provide clinical supervision for counseling practicum students, interns, Licensed Associate Professional Counselors (LAPC) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Clinical supervision is another strong passion area of mine and I find great joy in joining new counselors in their journey to becoming confident professionals in our field.

Specialties: trauma, family and/or relationship conflicts, childhood problem sexual behaviors, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, social skills, stress management

Formal Training: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Problem Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Alternatives for Families - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT)