Kim Marie Padula is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have been licensed & practicing since 1995. I provide mental health therapy & also substance abuse therapy to adults. I also provide couples therapy. I have a strength based perspective & believe it is important to recognize strengths as well as vulnerabilities. We are all imperfect & survivors. I think the benefits of therapy are perspective, accountability, support and growth. I think therapy should go beyond insight to include self awareness & ultimately a sense of choice in how we respond to the challenges of life. I can teach skills and techniques that are well grounded in long established & proven approaches. I enjoy working with clients who find themselves at a point of transition in life; encountering new challenges, grieving losses, adapting or finding a new path. I am well versed in CBT, DBT, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, addictions, MAT & solution focused treatment. It’s hard to sum up what I’ve learned in 25 yrs as a therapist. I’d b