Kimberly Sullivan , LMFT

Kimberly Sullivan, LMFT, has been licensed in California since 2007 and brings more than 20 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she has developed a practice grounded in evidence-based interventions, with a particular focus on the TEAM CBT model founded by psychiatrist David Burns, MD. Kim holds a Level 3 certification in TEAM CBT - an advanced credential earned after four years of focused study, practice, and an oral examination - and she continues to refine her skills through ongoing training and consultation with higher-level trainers.

Her introduction to TEAM CBT began with an intensive workshop in 2019 and expanded through additional trainings that highlighted rapid, skills-based strategies for treating common diagnoses. Kim integrates the specific interventions and methods of this orientation to address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, habits, personality-related challenges, and other clinical concerns; the techniques she uses have been described in the TEAM CBT literature as empirically tested and measured. She also participates regularly in consultation groups to maintain proficiency and to undertake her own clinical growth, which informs how she supports clients.

Outside of clinical work, Kim has a long history with animals and the equestrian world - she owned and operated a riding school and competed in hunters, jumpers, and dressage - and she currently has two shelter-rescue dogs in training. She is also active in martial arts and holds a 4th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. At this time, Kim is not accepting new clients.

TEAM CBT and Practical Online Care

TEAM CBT is a structured, skills-focused form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by psychiatrist David Burns. It blends techniques that target thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and motivation to help people reduce anxiety, manage depression, and improve relationship patterns by teaching concrete tools and strategies.

In addition to the TEAM CBT framework, Kim employs practical, evidence-based interventions aimed at breaking unhelpful habits and improving daily functioning. These techniques emphasize step-by-step skill building, problem-solving, and behavioral experiments to address issues like stress, trauma responses, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and together they decide which methods to prioritize. This partnership helps tailor the plan to each person’s needs and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kim can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or on the go while maintaining consistent, structured therapeutic work.