About Me
Hello, my name is Kyree N. Klimist and I am a psychotherapist, licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years. I grew up in Detroit, Michigan but have lived in the SF-Bay Area for 40 years.
I have a private practice. I also have extensive work experience in the corporate and non-profit world and thus understand the challenging dynamics of the work world.
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I work primarily with individuals. I also have experience as a Family Court Mediator working with divorcing couples, helping them separate with compassion, and to develop parenting plans and custody agreements in a respectful manner.
I am a mother and understand the stresses and the joys of parenthood. One of my passions is training dogs (Wild Dog Down) and I currently enjoy volunteering with Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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Specializing in the Treatment of Anxiety & Depression, and Relationship Focused Psychotherapy
Anxiety
These days, we live in hard and anxious times. Do you suffer from a general sense of anxiety, obsessive thoughts, panic attacks? These are some of the symptoms of anxiety:
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Feelings of panic, doom, danger, or uneasiness.
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Sleep problems.
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Not being able to stay calm and still.
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Cold, sweaty, numb, or tingling hands or feet.
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Shortness of breath.
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Breathing faster and more quickly than normal (hyperventilation)
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Heart palpitations.
Depression
​These are just some of the symptoms of depression.
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Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
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Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.
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Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports.
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Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.
Relationships: romantic, friends, family & work
Humans are relational beings. At times those relationships can be a struggle. Often people come to individual therapy when they are entering a new relationship, struggling in a current relationship or getting out of a relationship. Together we explore your relationships past and present. We will work towards healing old wounds, learning about healthy boundaries and building a sense of peace and satisfaction in your current relationships.
Co-Parenting Therapy
This area of my work focuses primarily on couples who are breaking up, separating or divorcing, helping them through the process in a respectful and thoughtful manner. I am an experienced Family Court Mediator, working closely with couples to understand their needs and to develop comprehensive and developmentally appropriate custody plans and agreements.
LGBTQI+
I very much enjoy and have in-depth experience working with the LGBTQI+ community. Whether you are in the process of coming out, or dealing with issues of gender identity, working with me you will feel accepted and honored on your path. Sex Positive.
Issues with Drugs and Alcohol
I have been working in the areas of alcohol, drugs and with clients with co-occuring disorders for 30 years. I believe that recovery is not just about stopping use, but also about looking at underlying issues on going growth.