Lori Kimmerly
Renton,WA
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented Blended Care therapist, licensed LMFT and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Ten + years of comprehensive experience in a balance of brief, therapeutic services with individuals, supervision of prelicensed/licensed therapists and administrative tasks related.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blended Care Therapist
Lyra Health
01.2022 - Current
- BCT therapist (cohort 70) engaged in integration of sessions, lessons and activities to improve client experience
- Performance metrics of achieving Target each quarter since hiring
- Blended Care Clinical Success at 80%+ in all quarters
- 20+ episodes closed with measurement based improvement all quarters
- Positive feedback on performance from direct supervisor
- Engagement in cohort consultations, leading ice breakers, problem solving
- Peer mentorship with Blaire Ehret's cohorts moving out of guaranteed bonus period, providing tips, feedback about caseload management
Owner, Lori Kimmerly Therapy & Coaching
PLLC
07.2011 - Current
- Founded and managed Lori Kimmerly Therapy and Coaching, PLLC, mental health and coaching business, growing revenue 35% over ten years
- Manage and oversee all aspects of therapeutic private practice including, financial management, supervision and training of ten marriage and family therapist student interns to completion of 500 clock hours, supervision and training of ten LMFTA's post grad to licensure.
- Supervision of interns and associates using quality control metrics of video reviews, administrative checks and BSED (Basic Skills Evaluation Device)
AAMFT Approved Supervisor - Supervisor Mentor
Self-employed
05.2013 - Current
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor 2013- present Washington State, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Arizona
- Provision of LMFTA supervision; LMFT consultation weekly with individuals or groups (3-8 supervisees)
- 2010-2016: MDFT program supervisor; internship coordinator - provided group (5+) supervision to interns, associates and licensed clinicians in medical settings.
- 2017 - 2019 AAMFT Supervisor mentorship to multiple LMFT supervisors in training, meeting 36 times over two year period until completion of training.
Adjunct Professor
Pacific Lutheran University
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught MFT 511, Psychopathology and Family Systems, Fall Semester 2016 and MFT 500, Human Development, Summer Semester, 2019
- Utilized innovative methods of instruction, including video, interactive class activities and discussions to present course material.
- Provided mentorship and training to students and provided supervision to post graduate students
Adjunct Professor
Seattle Pacific University
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Taught MFT 6600, Psychopathology and Family Systems, Winter Quarter 2015-17.
- Taught MDFT 6633, Interviewing Skills for Biopsychospiritual care using CBT
- Training and consultation in MFT Practicum series I, II, III, IV and V, various dates 2013-2017 with 6 students in each group
- Completed AAMFT approved supervisor training in 2014 including Foundation of Supervision & Developing Competency in supervision training
- Medical family therapy supervision and internship coordination, 2011-2016, part of certificate program at Seattle Pacific University.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
10.2008 - 10.2011
- Worked with children ages 3-18 with issues including ADHD, trauma and developmental delays.Facilitated family therapy around issues of family functioning, school issues and special needs.Coordinated with interagency wrap teams for clients with high utilizer needs.
- Initially hired as a Clinical Intern and was hired clinician II after graduation, held caseload of 40 clients per week.
- Worked toward licensure which was completed in 2010.
- Completed supervision class and became an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, 2015.
On-Air Radio Personality
Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
09.2010 - 04.2019
- Hosted daily radio shows for the national network of Adult Contemporary, Hot Adult contemporary, Classic Hits and Oldies. Promoted to premium choice national network personality shows covering over 100 stations,
- Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies. Recorded ads and commercials for over 25 local and national businesses and brands.
- Produced social media posts to promote stations, brands and companies
Education
MS - Marriage and Family Therapy
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.2008
BA - Psychology / English Houston
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX03.2003
Skills
- Individual, brief therapy
- Experienced in CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, EFT and IFS
- AAMFT Approved supervisor in Washington, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and Oregon
- Financial and practice management
- Operations management
Websites
Certification
2013 AAMFT Supervisor training
2016 Seattle Coach completion
2016 EFT Externship and Core Skills completion
2018 Associated Coaching Certificate (ACC)
2018 Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
2018; 2023 AAMFT Supervisor Renewal
2019 Playing Big Facilitator Coach training
2018 EMDR Basic training completion
2020 ACT Intensive
2022 IFS Level One completion
2023 Implicit Bias
2023 Addressing Racial Bias in Clinical Supervision
2023 Administrative vs. Restorative Clinical Supervision
Publications
Kimmerly, L. (2020) Clinical Supervision. In A Practice Beyond Cultural Humility: How Clinicians Can Work More Effectively in a Diverse World Edited By Claudia Grauf-Grounds, Tina Sellers, Scott A. Edwards, Hee-Sun Cheon, Don Macdonald, Shawn Whitney, Peter Rivera. (pp 205-211). Rutledge, NY, NY.
Timeline
Blended Care Therapist
Lyra Health
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Pacific Lutheran University
10.2016 - 01.2019
AAMFT Approved Supervisor - Supervisor Mentor
Self-employed
05.2013 - Current
Owner, Lori Kimmerly Therapy & Coaching
PLLC
07.2011 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Seattle Pacific University
09.2010 - 08.2016
On-Air Radio Personality
Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
09.2010 - 04.2019
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
10.2008 - 10.2011
MS - Marriage and Family Therapy
Seattle Pacific University
BA - Psychology / English Houston
Houston Baptist University
2013 AAMFT Supervisor training
2016 Seattle Coach completion
2016 EFT Externship and Core Skills completion
2018 Associated Coaching Certificate (ACC)
2018 Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
2018; 2023 AAMFT Supervisor Renewal
2019 Playing Big Facilitator Coach training
2018 EMDR Basic training completion
2020 ACT Intensive
2022 IFS Level One completion
2023 Implicit Bias
2023 Addressing Racial Bias in Clinical Supervision
2023 Administrative vs. Restorative Clinical Supervision
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