Kim Sutphen
MA, LPC Associate
Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with experience ministering to young adults, individuals, and couples. Kim understands that making the step to pursue counseling can be overwhelming and even generate feelings of fear. Kim desires to provide a welcoming, safe space for you to share your story and then work collaboratively with you to reach your goals. There can be so many challenges in relationships with a spouse, family, work, friends, even spiritual relationships. Kim’s approach is integrative and adaptable to your situation, helping you find ways to achieve a healthy, whole life. Kim is passionate about the healing and restoration of relationships. She has a heart for women of all ages that struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, and the challenges of caregiving.
Kim is actively involved in her church serving as Care and Counsel Coordinator. In addition to mentoring young women through her church, together with her husband of 28 years, they enjoy walking with young couples preparing for marriage. While her faith is the foundation of her life and work, she will respect your wishes to incorporate your spirituality as you desire.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Christian Counselors of Texas (CCTX)
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling, B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary
BBA Finance, Texas A&M University
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (#97277)
(Under the supervision of Erik Salwen, LPC-S)Restoration Therapy – Level I-Certified
Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
For the past forty years Kim’s career has been focused on business leadership, with special emphasis on the development of teams and individuals to fulfill corporate and personal goals. Since graduation from Texas A&M she has worked in various industries including banking, aviation administration, legal, university administration, and entrepreneurship. This broad experience has given her insight into the challenges faced working in diverse environments. After working in the corporate and business world, Kim felt a calling to work with individuals in a professional counseling setting.
Her family life is filled with two sons, daughter-in-law and several handsome grandsons. She is grateful to also care for her aging parents. Kim is an avid reader and loves to share book recommendations. She enjoys time at the lake, camping and boating with her husband, grandsons and two mini-dachshunds.