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Kim Brant(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Ohio
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Relationship issues- Stress management-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Kim works mostly with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship concerns. Many of her clients just feel stuck or overwhelmed and want help figuring things out. Kim supports her clients while they make changes or move through a difficult time in their life.

Kim started in a completely different career before becoming a therapist in 2007. She left that field because it wasn't right for her, which led to her own process of figuring out what actually mattered. That experience combined with her clinical knowledge and experience shape how she works now. She understands what it feels like when something isn't working and you need to make a change.

At a typical appointment with Kim, you'll start with whatever's on your mind that day. Kim helps you connect it to your bigger goals, then you break things down into steps you can handle. You'll look at your thought patterns together, work on what you can control, and practice new skills. The techniques she uses almost always build on what you're already good at.

Clients say Kim is warm and easy to talk to. They describe feeling accepted without judgment, which helps them be honest about what's really going on. She'll also push you a bit when it's useful to try something different or look at a situation another way. It's that combination that seems to work for clients.

You don't have to show up to your first appointment with everything sorted out or feeling motivated. Kim's approach is to work with you wherever you are and move forward with you from there. If you want someone to help you develop skills that will help and make changes that stick, that's what she'll help you do.


Message to clients

I'm glad you're thinking about meeting with me. If you decide to reach out, the first few sessions will be about getting to know each other, figuring out what you actually want from therapy, and seeing if we're a good fit. I use approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT, but really it's about finding what works best for you. You don't need to have everything figured out or feel completely ready to start. I believe you already have strengths we can build on, and together we'll develop new skills to help you move forward and live more fully.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment with me, I schedule in person appointments at NGU Wellness in Dayton, OH and I schedule online video appointments with clients from all over Ohio.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years


Cornerstone University, Master of Arts in Counseling, 2007

Licensure

Ohio: E.2002021

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Kim schedules in-person, online or hybrid appointments.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits
  • Aetna - Assurant Health
  • Aetna - Exchange
  • Aetna - WebTPA
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter of Ohio
  • AmeriHealth
  • Amerigroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • Carelon
  • Centene
  • Custom Design Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • OhioHealthy
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • United Medical Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid (Ohio)
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid (Ohio)
  • WellCare of Ohio

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$125 (55min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

NGU Wellness accepts a wide variety of insurance plans and will verify your benefits so you'll know your exact copay before your first session. Self pay, HSA, HRA and FSA are all accepted. Out of network support is also provided. Contact us for a quick benefits check before you schedule.


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