Dr. Kimberly Athuman
Iowa LISW specializing in parenting, depression, and relationships
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About
Dr. Kimberly Athuman, LISW, is a licensed clinician in Iowa with 11 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. Her work addresses areas such as parenting, depression, ADHD, stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She brings steady professional guidance to each case while remaining attentive to the specifics of the presenting concerns.
Her practice emphasizes empowerment and collaborative problem solving. She aims to create a compassionate, affirming setting that honors each person’s background and lived experience. Within that frame she helps individuals and families explore their experiences and develop practical strategies to manage day-to-day demands.
Dr. Athuman centers work on recognizing strengths, building coping skills, and offering respectful, culturally responsive care. She describes her role as walking alongside people as they reflect on priorities and make changes that matter to them.
Her practice emphasizes empowerment and collaborative problem solving. She aims to create a compassionate, affirming setting that honors each person’s background and lived experience. Within that frame she helps individuals and families explore their experiences and develop practical strategies to manage day-to-day demands.
Dr. Athuman centers work on recognizing strengths, building coping skills, and offering respectful, culturally responsive care. She describes her role as walking alongside people as they reflect on priorities and make changes that matter to them.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Parenting issues, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LISW 008253
- NPI Number: 1699207134
- License: LISW (Iowa)
Remote services and therapeutic approach
Dr. Kimberly Athuman offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to connect with clients from their own settings. These options are used to provide a collaborative, person-centered approach that highlights client strengths and practical skill building. Sessions focus on exploring concerns and developing strategies tailored to each person’s situation.Her stated approach centers on empowerment and collaborative work alongside clients. In practice this means helping people identify resources, set manageable goals, and practice coping skills for issues such as parenting challenges, mood concerns, attention difficulties, or stress and anxiety. She also emphasizes culturally responsive care that attends to each person’s background and context.
The remote formats can fit people who prefer live conversation by video or phone as well as those who find value in more immediate messaging through chat or text-based exchanges. These options are presented to support an ongoing partnership that aligns with individual preferences for communication and therapeutic focus.
What is Dr. Athuman's professional experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker practicing in Iowa.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
Dr. Kimberly Athuman holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Iowa as IA LISW 008253.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language provided for clinical work.
Where is she based?
She is based in Iowa and practices there as a licensed clinician.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options for remote work.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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