Kimberly Apel, LPCC, LADC

licensed professional clinical counselor, Licensed alcohol and drug counselor

Kimberly Apel, Individual therapist

“Seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.”
-Alfred Adler

Kim is trained in Adaptive Internal Relational Network Therapy (AIR) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). Kim has previously worked with teens, children and families in schools and has also worked for the State of Minnesota with both the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health Services. Kim utilizes a strengths-based approach, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods with a heavy emphasis on Adlerian Therapy. She is passionate about nurturing others’ ability to grow through their trauma and become their best selves.

Kim has a Masters in Adlerian Psychology with a focus in Co-Occurring Disorders from Alder Graduate School, a Masters in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice from Saint Cloud State University. Kim is trained in EMDR, a powerful tool in the treatment of trauma, through an EMDRIA provider.

Specialties

Addiction & Substance use

Trauma / EMDR

Depression

Anxiety

Co-dependency

Children & Teens (ages 11 and up)

Dream Analysis

DBT

Anger Management

Law enforcement & First responders

LOCATION: cambridge & VIRTUAL

SPECIALTIES: EMDR, DBT, CBT, AIR Trauma, Relationship issues, First Responders

UTILIZES: EMDR, AIR

I proudly support the brave men and women who serve our communities and country, military personnel, veterans, first responders, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. I recognize the unique challenges you face and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and confidential space where you can find support, healing, and resilience. Your service matters, and so does your well-being.

I am dedicated to providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care for active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders. I understand the occupational stressors, cumulative trauma, and unique mental health challenges associated with high-risk, high-responsibility professions. We offer a confidential, supportive environment focused on building resilience, enhancing coping strategies, and promoting long-term psychological well-being.