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Kim Borges

Kim Borges, LPC

Therapist · New Jersey · 15+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical care for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LPC · No. 37PC00464800
NPI
1922396530

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  • Evidence-based methods
  • Focus on aging
  • Support for addiction

About Kim

Kim Borges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and bipolar mood concerns. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues and helps clients through life transitions such as divorce and midlife change.

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can use between meetings. She encourages self-compassion and helps people reconnect with purpose during stressful seasons of life.

Borges draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, substance concerns, and isolation. She helps clients build coping skills for anxiety and depression and practical plans for recovery from drug and alcohol problems. Work on relationships centers on communication and setting healthy boundaries.

She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes life choices and emotional needs. Clients who identify as women or young adults may find targeted support for issues common to those stages. She also guides people facing the questions and practical shifts of aging and geriatric issues.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. The goal is stronger daily routines, clearer values, and better tools for coping. To start, people use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an appointment based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Many clients respond well to evidence-based therapeutic techniques because they focus on concrete skills and measurable progress. Cognitive-behavioral approaches teach practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and build better daily routines; these methods can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Behavioral strategies for addiction emphasize step-by-step plans and relapse prevention tools that support recovery and healthier habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, history, and preferences. That shared planning helps tailor sessions and adjust methods as needs change over time.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people maintain continuity of care during life changes, which can be especially helpful for those facing midlife transitions or aging-related concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship struggles, and addictions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, and loneliness.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. The approach is compassionate and goal-oriented, focusing on self-love, purpose, and real-life coping plans.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, addiction recovery, and life transitions. That experience guides how she matches strategies to each person’s needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey. No other credential or license information is provided.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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