Kim Cardinal

Kim is a native of Portsmouth, NH. She is licensed as a mental health clinician in both NH and MA. Her two master’s degrees are in clinical mental health counseling and community counseling psychology. Kim worked for many years with a large, diverse population of individuals, including homeless, outreach/residential and inpatient psychiatric care. Kim is experienced with both individual and group psychotherapy. She has worked in both hospital and integrative health agencies. Her post graduate experience includes advanced training in grief counseling, working with those living with cancer and trauma. Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Treatment, Trauma Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. In group, she has taught “Seeking Safety” for those living with co-occurring disorders. Philosophically, Kim feels much of human pain is based on anxiety-based thinking. She talks to people from a biopsychosocial point (body/mind/spirit.) Kim comes from a place of absolute acceptance of her clients, and enjoys humor and rampant individuality.