Kimara Runcie, LCPC, LMHC

Kimara Runcie is a licensed counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate life changes. She holds the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. She practices from Maryland and speaks English.

Her approach centers on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what they are living through. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She aims to help clients feel heard and supported while they figure out next steps.

Kimara uses a mix of methods depending on the need. She draws on client-centered work to follow the person’s lead. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behavior patterns. She also applies trauma-focused strategies when past events shape current distress.

Common concerns she helps with include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also lists additional focuses such as attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiver stress.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Conversations aim to identify doable changes, reduce overwhelm, and build coping skills. People who want a straightforward, goal-oriented process often find this approach helpful.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-centered therapy starts by listening to the person and following their concerns. It helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing difficult events and reducing how those memories affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she and the client choose which methods to try and adjust them over time in a collaborative way.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work may make it simpler to keep appointments around work or caregiving commitments and can reduce travel time. The specific session formats available for this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.