Kimberly “Kimmy” Hunkle, MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #120934), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #50057169), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II #A043920317), and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) through the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS).

She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from  (VUSC).

Hi, I’m Kimmy.
I’m a psychotherapist, a mom, a double business owner, and an unapologetically woo-y, kinda-sweary, neurodivergent woman with a deep belief in healing, growth, and hard-earned wisdom.

I’m also a seeker—of Divine Feminine wisdom, of deeper truths, and of the kind of liberation that comes when we stop shrinking to fit a world built by patriarchy. I’m still waiting (impatiently, some days) for the rest of the world to catch up—to lead with empathy, take radical responsibility, and learn to truly see one another.

I’m a mother of two very different children: one who seems to float through life with ease and grace, and one who struggles deeply, which is sometimes heartbreaking to witness. My own journey as a parent, clinician, and woman has taught me that life doesn’t always offer clarity—but it always offers lessons.

In my work, and when appropriate, I share the tales that shaped me: the heartbreaks and betrayals, the Shadow work and the sacred awakenings. I speak from experience—not just as a therapist, but as a human who’s wrestled with shame, anger, heartbreak, and healing. I know what it’s like to rise from devastation and keep rising. And I’ll never ask you to go anywhere I haven’t been willing to go myself.

I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups—supporting people as they navigate recovery from substance use, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, relationship pain, grief, and all the beautifully messy layers that come with being human. Whether you’re picking up the pieces after infidelity, trying to feel whole again in the aftermath of addiction (yours or someone else’s), or simply longing for more peace in your life—I’ve got you.

My style is relational, warm, integrative, and unapologetically direct. I may not be everyone’s cup of tea—and that’s okay. I show up with honesty, compassion, a touch of irreverence when needed, and deep respect for your process.

I blend psychodynamic theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, emotion regulation strategies, and EMDR(click here to learn what it is and how it works). I work through a deeply trauma-informed lens—not just because of my professional training, but because I’ve lived through betrayal trauma myself.

I know what it’s like to be gaslit, to have my feelings minimized while his behavior was rationalized, justified, and normalized (and I mean not normal behavior). At one point, I ended up in a “properly trained therapists” office thinking I might be bipolar or losing my mind. Thankfully, that she saw what I couldn’t yet name—emotional abuse. She helped me learn to trust my gut (because my body knew I wasn’t safe before my brain caught up). I confronted the situation, gave it four solid years of work, and eventually asked him to leave, because his feet didn’t match his mouth—and I needed both. I let go—without claw marks—I quietly and peacefully let go. I will continue to love him from a different house, one where I am safe.

And I want to be clear: I’ve also seen partners who do have the capacity to change. I’ve witnessed couples heal deeply and build stronger marriages rooted in real intimacy—into-me-see.

I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen—when our stories are honored and we can make sense of our past, build safety in the present, and co-create a next chapter that aligns with your soul’s truth and highest good—where you turn your wounds into wisdom.

If any part of this speaks to your heart, I’d be honored to walk beside you. Let’s see if we’re a good fit.

I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), C.G. Jung Club of OC, and Society for Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).