Kim Putz

Kim Putz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, relationship trouble, or parenting stress. Kim aims to be warm and straightforward in sessions so clients can focus on real change.

She draws on several practical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize honest conversation, coping skills, and clearer communication with important people in a client’s life.

Kim has 14 years of clinical experience and works with individuals, couples, and family systems when that matches the client’s goals. She also uses the Prepare/Enrich program to help couples get ready for marriage or strengthen an existing relationship.

In therapy she listens for patterns that cause pain, then helps clients try different responses. That can mean adjusting unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways to talk with a partner, or finding daily routines that reduce stress. She explains options plainly and partners with clients to choose what feels most useful.

People who come for help with grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, midlife transitions, caregiver stress, blended family issues, or questions about intimacy will find a focus on practical steps. Kim aims to help clients make changes that fit their everyday life and values.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into small steps and practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and change difficult interaction patterns in relationships by naming emotions and practicing new ways to connect.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kim will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and comfort level. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan together as work proceeds.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow check-ins from different places. It can also make some shorter, pragmatic visits simpler to schedule, such as a quick skills review or a focused check-in between longer sessions.