Dr. Kimberlee Kaercher

Taking the step to begin therapy takes courage, and I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the foundation of meaningful change. I'm Dr. Kimberlee Kaercher, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and founder of Lumax Counseling Services, LLC. I hold a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology and a master's degree in counseling, and I have supported children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across school and clinical settings. I provide a professional, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel genuinely understood. My background is somewhat unique and informs everything I do. Years of experience as an educator and special education teacher, along with my training in forensic psychology, have given me a deep understanding of behavior, development, trauma, and the many factors that shape a person's life. I bring that perspective into the therapy room with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for the people I serve.

Whether you are working to strengthen your relationship, healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to face it alone. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have and to talk with you about how we might work together. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on the path toward healing and growth.

I work with both individuals and couples. With couples, I help partners improve communication, repair trust, and rebuild the friendship and connection at the heart of a strong relationship. I am trained in the Gottman Method across all three clinical levels as well as in its specialized approach to addiction and recovery, and I am also trained in co-parenting, which allows me to support partners and parents navigating conflict, transition, and the work of raising children together. With individuals, I offer trauma-informed care for those healing from difficult or painful experiences, along with support for the anxiety, depression, and stress that can make daily life feel overwhelming. As a breast cancer survivor, I am also deeply committed to supporting others who are going through or have gone through a cancer diagnosis, offering compassionate care shaped by my own lived experience.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, and there is no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive. My goal from the very first meeting is to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable, respected, and heard. Many people feel nervous coming to therapy for the first time, and I want that initial conversation to feel less like a formal evaluation and more like the beginning of a supportive, collaborative relationship.

During our first session, I'll invite you to share what brought you in and what you are hoping to work on, and I'll ask questions to better understand your history, your current circumstances, and the things that matter most to you. Whether you are coming as an individual or as a couple, this is your time and space, and we will move at a pace that feels right for you. I'll also welcome any questions you have about my approach, so you can feel confident and informed about the work ahead.

By the end of our first meeting, my aim is for you to leave with a clearer sense of direction and a feeling of hope. Together we will begin to identify your goals and outline a collaborative plan for reaching them, whether that means strengthening your relationship, healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, navigating a cancer diagnosis, or simply finding greater balance and well-being. I see therapy as a partnership, and from that very first session, my hope is that you feel genuinely supported, understood, and empowered to take the next step forward.