- Gottman Method elements
- CBT for thought patterns
- ACT for painful feelings
About Kim
Kim Putz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota with 14 years of experience. She focuses on everyday problems that interfere with life, including anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, parenting, and grief. Kim also lists addictions, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns among her areas of work.
She describes a straightforward approach that centers on noticing what gets in the way of change and then practicing different ways of responding. Kim uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people shift how they relate to difficult feelings rather than only trying to push them away.
For relationship concerns she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method to help partners talk about what matters and rebuild connection. Her background as an LMFT means she has focused training in relational dynamics and communication. She is also certified in Prepare/Enrich, which is a structured program for couples preparing for marriage or wanting to strengthen their relationship.
Kim lists several additional focus areas that often come up in sessions, such as guilt and shame, family of origin issues, caregiving stress, codependency, and midlife transitions. Her work often combines talking, skill practice, and clear next steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Minnesota licensing standards.
People who contact Kim typically start by sharing the specific problem that brought them in. From there she helps clarify goals and suggests practical tools that fit daily life. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits in
Kim uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings and choose actions that matter, even when emotions are strong. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt when avoidance has become the default. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors that change how someone feels. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is something Kim treats as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what is most helpful. That shared planning helps match methods to the specific problems someone brings, whether relationship conflict, parenting stress, or struggles with shame.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions useful for maintaining regular contact while trying new skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can work with clients to set a rhythm and session length that fits daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to change how a person responds to those feelings and to shift unhelpful thoughts that fuel them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals and relationships in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Minnesota and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.