I'm Kimberly Schildbach
but Kim works just fine. she/her
I don’t just “see couples.” I specialize in them. I’ve logged thousands of hours with couples and the repetitions matter. I know what to look for. I know what we need to do to help you feel like a team again or how to help you through the agonizing process of trying to decide whether to work on your relationship or divorce. I'm persistent and focused and can lead you through that process with skill and compassion.
I help you unpack the patterns you're both stuck in and focus on what’s really happening underneath the same fight you’ve had a hundred times. I know the path that can help you move forward even if you've knocked on your partner's door a hundred times, or feel like your only move is to pull back and power down. I’ll help you both move toward understanding - whatever that ends up looking like for you.
I'm a lifelong New Englander that knows that spring doesn't come in March and fall is when Massachusetts really shines.
I’m a wife, an adoptive and bio mom, a Corgi wrangler, pudding enthusiast, and a pro-level napper (I won't bring that part into our sessions.)
I’m grounded in EFT, Discernment Counseling, Parts Work, Attachment Science, and trauma-informed care. After two decades with couples on the edge and those struggling to communicate, I trust these approaches because I’ve watched them work - again and again.
Guiding Principles
Confidentiality
Many of my clients are successful, high profile individuals. Your confidentiality is of high importance to me. I conduct my online sessions on my HIPAA compliant platform - Simple Practice. Emails are sent from my HIPAA compliant Google Workspace.
Connection
We know that connection and the therapeutic alliance is key to the success of therapy. You will find me spending the last moments of sessions checking in to see how we're doing. If at any point, you believe you would be better served by another therapist, I will help you find them.
Effective Treatment
I’m not here to nod and smile - I use real, evidence based tools such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Discernment Counseling and I’ll reference our last session so you actually keep moving forward instead of spinning your wheels.
Collaboration
I work in a collaborative manner. You are welcome to ask questions about the course of therapy or inquire as to where and why I'm leading you where I'm leading you. I am honored you've chosen to partner with me for your mental health care.
Licensure, Certifications, and Trainings
I am dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care. I continuously invest in my professional development through ongoing training and certifications to ensure I am equipped with the latest tools and techniques to support your healing journey.
Education and Licensure: M.Ed. in Multicultural Education from UMass Amherst M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Springfield College Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Massachusetts #6755 Connecticut Professional Counselor - Connecticut #8256 LMHC Florida Telehealth Registration - TPMC5433 LMHC in Washington (MHC.LH.61689893) LMHC Vermont Telehealth Registration - 068.0135181TELE Certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (in process) Certification in Discernment Counseling
Trainings: ICEEFT - Approved Externship with Terri Murphy and James Hawkins - 4 days of focused training Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - with Ryan Raina - 4 days of advanced EFT training. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Healing Trauma in Couples with Kathryn Rheem and Jennifer Olden. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 Certificate Course. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 2 Certificate Course. AIRM - Attachment Injury Repair Model - Healing for infidelity or other attachment injuries and betrayals. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Grief: Attachment-Based Interventions to Move Clients Through Loss into Growth and Resilience Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy for Attachment Trauma with Leanne Campbell Tango EFT x Steps and Stages. Rapid Role Plays: Micro Skills for Stage 1 and Stage 2 in EFT. Move 1: Laying a Foundation for a More Present Embodied Tango Training. EFT Cafe - ongoing training with real couples and office hours. Substance Abuse Training from The Recovery Centers of America. Reproductive Trauma and Attachment Training: EFT for Individuals and Couples Facing Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Kristy Koser, PHD, LPCC Healing Affairs: The Power of Emotionally Focused Therapy with Scott Woolley PhD - two day training Discernment Counseling Certification Training from The Doherty Institute Fighting for Connection: EFT When Couples Suffer With High Escalation and Violence: two day training Beyond Betrayals Masterclass: Finding Hope and Healing through EFCT: two day training
