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Welcome to Kimberly Lunning & Associates, PS.
Behavioral Health Counseling Services........We're Here to Listen
Who We Are
Our Treatment Focus
Our role is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan that supports your needs.
Your Journey
Our goal is to walk along side you on your journey and to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Individuality
We offer unique services in often under served populations, specializing in Co-Occurring Disorder, individuals with disabilities and the aging population. We embrace the diversity of the Yakima Valley, and all are welcome.
Group Education
Throughout the year we offer group educational series. These include such topics as, Introduction to Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention.
About Us
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
As free human beings we have the gift of making choices in our life. One big choice is taking the opportunity to reach out for support and guidance when we aren’t operating at our optimal level. We often minimize our mental health needs; however, it is of vital importance to our overall well-being. The key role of a therapist is establish
As free human beings we have the gift of making choices in our life. One big choice is taking the opportunity to reach out for support and guidance when we aren’t operating at our optimal level. We often minimize our mental health needs; however, it is of vital importance to our overall well-being. The key role of a therapist is establishing a good therapeutic relationship. They need to be willing to walk with you for a time on your own individual journey. I am honored to be a therapist and have that opportunity to work with you.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years providing services to Adult individuals. As well I am specialized in specific and often under served populations. As a dual licensed counselor in both mental health and substance use, I am knowledgeable in applying a broad scope of therapeutic approaches for individuals with Co-Occurring disorders, individuals whom are experiencing difficulties with mental health and substance use. I have a deep understanding of how traumatic events impact and individual’s well-being and how that affects many aspects of their lives. . My background also includes experiences in working with individuals with wide variety of disabilities and within the Aging population. I have grown up in the Valley and love the culturally rich and vast perspective that it provides
Education and Training
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
My education includes a Bachelor of Art in Social Science and a Minor in the studies of Aging from Washington State University. I earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Heritage University. A Geriatric Mental Health Certification from University of Washington and Master’s Certification in Addiction Studies from Eastern Washingto
My education includes a Bachelor of Art in Social Science and a Minor in the studies of Aging from Washington State University. I earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Heritage University. A Geriatric Mental Health Certification from University of Washington and Master’s Certification in Addiction Studies from Eastern Washington University.
I am also certified through the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery as a Mental Health Professional. I am identified as a Certified Geriatric Mental Health Specialist and Disability Specialist within the behavioral health profession.
I am also Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy through Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Counseling Approach
Kimberly Lunning, LMHC, MHP, SUDP
Counseling Approach
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes” L.M. Montgomery
My view of counseling is to help you sort through what tools are working for you and what you would like to change. We will explore this together and you will have the opportunity to learn new tools for your toolbox. This is accomplished through teaching the application of Diale
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes” L.M. Montgomery
My view of counseling is to help you sort through what tools are working for you and what you would like to change. We will explore this together and you will have the opportunity to learn new tools for your toolbox. This is accomplished through teaching the application of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as other evidenced based therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
Our passion is to apply our skills, education, ethics, and experience in helping individuals.