Kylie Zimmerman

Hi, I’m Kylie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families, with a special passion for supporting children, adolescents, and the people who care about them.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel comfortable, understood, and accepted. My goal is to meet clients where they are, build a strong therapeutic relationship, and create a space where healing and growth feel possible. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after time away, we’ll work together to ensure your care is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

My approach is collaborative and I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, autism, or life changes.

When working with children and families, I believe lasting change happens when the whole family feels supported. I enjoy helping families strengthen communication, better understand one another, and build on the strengths they already have.

I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and my M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. My experience includes both private practice and nonprofit settings, working primarily with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, listening to music, watching anime, playing video games, and being outdoors. These interests often help me connect with the children, teens, and young adults I work with and remind me that genuine connection is at the heart of meaningful therapy.

I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I strive to meet clients where they are, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

I integrate Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Intergenerational Family Therapy, psychoeducation, EMDR, and Play Therapy techniques to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills they can use outside of sessions. When working with children and families, I take a family systems approach, helping strengthen communication, foster connection, and support lasting change both within the individual and the family as a whole.

Whether I’m working with a child, teen, or adult, I value building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and curiosity. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives, and my role is to walk alongside them, helping them discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong foundation for our work together. We’ll spend time talking about what’s bringing you to therapy, the challenges you’re currently facing, and what you hope to gain from our time together.

I’ll also ask questions about your background, relationships, and life experiences to better understand the bigger picture and identify factors that may be influencing your current concerns. These conversations help me develop a treatment approach that’s personalized to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.

Most importantly, our first session is about creating a space where you feel comfortable being yourself. There’s no pressure to share everything at once; we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. I encourage questions throughout the process and view therapy as a collaborative partnership, where we work together to help you feel supported and make meaningful progress toward your goals.