About Kim
Dr. Kim Rodriguez helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and big life changes. She is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 25 years of experience.
Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps that fit everyday life. She listens without judgment and encourages honest talk about feelings and choices. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps patterns repeating and on small changes that build confidence.
Background and approach
People often work on communication, setting boundaries, and finding clearer direction at work or in relationships. Her background includes long-term work with people in recovery from addiction and with those managing grief and loss. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace problems.
Young adults and women exploring life purpose or self-love are among the common concerns addressed. Therapy uses Client-Centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to help with attachment and connection issues. The therapist helps clients notice emotions, name them, and try different responses in the moment.
Progress is tracked in straightforward ways tied to real daily situations. Sessions can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. Dr.
Rodriguez aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant, so people can use what they learn between sessions and see steady forward movement.
How her approaches work online and what to expect
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own pace and perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people make choices that fit their values and daily life. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and for sorting out career and life decisions.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with strong emotions that shape relationships and behavior. It supports understanding attachment needs and learning new ways to connect or set boundaries. EFT can be helpful for relationship issues, codependency, and commitment concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods that match their goals, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant to their goals and daily routine.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks, and messaging is useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to maintain steady work on recovery, relationship patterns, and career planning while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English