Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson, Ph.D.

Kimberlee Zetocha Halverson Ph.D LIP Does life feel like a constant roller coaster, going way too fast to keep up with? Then I encourage you to explore more about me as a therapist. I strive to help people achieve a better life balance. Learning when to pause and enjoy the moment, rather than stressing about what they did or didn’t do, or where they need to be or what they need to do next. Many times, people seeking therapy often have the tendency to let their past, patterns, or habits determine their present and future. My approach focuses on helping individuals find a way to roll with the waves of life in a more manageable way. There can be many unpredictable storms along the way as we all know. There is no way of being fully prepared for the unexpected but there are skills and tools for managing through the storms. I look to help people find a new way to move forward in life rather than trying to anchor down in the storm. I help reassure people that the tides tend to change, and you can find your way to calmer waters. I would love to help you find the right path forward for you on your journey. SERVICES OFFERED: I am offering individual therapy online as well as ADHD assessments. For more information about my ADHD assessments please contact me for more information. GETTING TO KNOW ME: I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience at a doctoral level of treatment. I greatly enjoy working with individuals across all walks of life. I have worked and lived in many states and across many clinical, research, and training settings. I have worked with the full age spectrum, individuals, families, couples, children, police officers, first responders, Active Duty Soldiers, and Veterans just to list a few. I have provided group therapy, individual therapy, in-home family therapy, psychological assessments, and engaged in congressionally funded clinical research grants. I have worked in community Mental health centers, VAs, an Army Medical center, outpatient clinics, and a University Hospital. TREATMENT APPROACH: I love taking on new challenges and adventures. My approach focuses on each patient as an individual. I do not expect everyone to fit in a one size fits all box. I have a flexible approach that I individualize based on patient preference, goals, time availability, and life needs. While at the same time I am trained in many evidence-based treatment protocols that can provide a lot of structure and direction. I help individuals explore means of being more intentional with how they approach each day, life, and even the smallest decisions. I strive to help people achieve a more desirable life balance and improved quality of life by their own definition of what that means to them. PAYMENT OPTIONS: I am currently only working with private-pay patients. This will likely change in the future if that is the path life takes me down. I am focused on providing high, quality, individualized care to my patients and I have found that those who invest financially in their therapy are also invested in their own care, needs and future. This makes for the best collaborative, working relationship for all those involved. Also, by not working with insurance companies, that frees up more time and energy to be dedicated to high quality patient care; rather than getting lost in the weeds of red tape. I have worked for the government and know how much red tape can bog oneself down. All payments are made at the start of each session. Payments are received online through a secure payment service. VIDEO THERAPY: I do exclusively teletherapy, as I try my best to live by the goals of striving to achieve the most balanced approach to life as I can, just as I encourage others to do. I value my time and yours. I have given up my commute to work to improve life. I know what it is like to run from home, work, or sports while trying to squeeze in time for appointments. I recognize the burden this can have on patients that have to attend in-clinic therapy sessions. The loss of time in a vehicle is excessive these days. Technology and Video sessions provide the opportunity to spend extra time engaging in other life obligations. I am very experienced with technology in therapy. In addition, I have learned to love the resources it can provide to us, while at the same time making sure to limit how much it can intrude on really living life. That is why I set healthy limits on communication outside of sessions. I practice what I encourage with my patients which includes setting healthy limits by unplugging from electronics. I will have resources available and instruction guides for how to use my electronic video services. I also offer a PHONE BASED APP for video and communication for ease of use and access. Never be afraid to ask about technology concerns or questions. I am here to help support you for our on-line services. MY EXPERIENCE with technology and mental health started with my position as a clinical research psychologist at the National Center for Telehealth and Technology. At this position I had the wonderful and unique opportunity to explore the use of technology in therapy before it became the expectation or norm. I assisted with the development of therapy apps, virtual reality therapy enhancers, and explored the world of avatars as therapists. My experience working on an active Military Infantry base at Fort Lewis, WA was a remarkable, rare experience, which allowed me the privilege of gaining knowledge that I would never have gained in any graduate program. From there I started working at the St Cloud VA Medical Hospital. I worked exclusively with Veterans and their families with Chronic pain and PTSD. I worked there for 13 years. Prior to specializing I worked with all ages, diagnoses, and loved the broad experiences I gained and how I was able to contribute. One of my jobs involved driving hours each day to provide in home family therapy with hopes of keeping the family intact and together. I have also provided biofeedback and hypnosis therapy when appropriate. I would not changed any of my prior clinical experiences as they have made me the well-rounded therapist I am today. If you have any questions about whether I am the right therapist for you, then you have found at minimum, the right person to start with. I am very open about exploring people’s concerns, doubts, questions, and what directions they want to go, and I do so very openly right from the beginning. I would be happy to explore what therapy journey you are looking for, even if you decide it is not meant to be with me. I have many resources to share to point you in the right direction to a more fitting therapist, if needed. I highly honor and respect the importance of finding the right therapist for you. If you are looking for a therapist that is willing to be real, personable, informed and focused on what really matters to you, then I encourage you to reach out to me. I would be happy to meet with you for an intake appointment so we can determine, together, what would be best for you. Bottom line is that it can be an intimidating process picking and starting with a new therapist. Reaching out for an intake with me is a safe step that does not commit you to continuing with me, rather it would be a first step to making change regardless of whom you pick to work with. Each step counts and I can assist you with starting your journey to improved wellness.