Dr. Kimberly Deus Sullivan

Compassionate, practical care for real-life challenges

LMHC Indiana

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Dr. Kimberly Deus Sullivan brings two decades of clinical experience to her work as an LMHC in Indiana.

Background and approach

She combines evidence-based methods with an integrative, client-centered stance, attending to emotional, social, and practical aspects of clients' lives. Her training and background include a range of therapeutic tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and attachment-informed work to tailor care to each person's needs.

Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family challenges, grief, addictions, eating and body image concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on family-of-origin patterns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, codependency, and issues such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, and forgiveness.

Sessions aim to create an accepting environment where clients feel heard and supported while learning skills and strategies that apply to daily life. Dr.

Sullivan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit varied schedules. She practices in Indiana, works in English, and does not accept international clients.

To begin, clients follow the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Sullivan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationships, helping with intimacy, family dynamics, and parenting concerns. Client-Centered Therapy underlies her style, placing the client's experience and personal goals at the center of the work and fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods over time so the plan fits each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative stance supports steady progress and practical problem solving.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while using therapeutic strategies that translate into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Sullivan address?

Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, eating and body-related issues, anger, and a range of family and life transition topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses an integrative, client-centered approach that blends cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, DBT skills, and attachment-informed techniques to match each person's goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 20 years of experience working across settings including independent practice, schools, churches, universities, inpatient behavioral health, and intensive outpatient programs.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is an LMHC practicing in Indiana with license details recorded as IN LMHC 39002275A.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats can clients work with her?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English