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Kierra Tims

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Kierra

I believe therapy is relational, like having a guided conversation with a peer, where there is no judgment. Early sessions focus on getting to know you, and over time, the process becomes more organic. I use directed questions and prompts to help you explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply. I draw on evidence-based approaches to support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and related challenges, helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.

I believe therapy is relational, like having a guided conversation with a peer, where there is no judgment.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Direct
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California and New Jersey residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Cooking, tennis, and art.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#37PC00655400 • New Jersey • LPC

Education

MA - Counseling, Caldwell University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Kierra Tims accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Kierra Tims is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Kierra is licensed to practice in California and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Kierra’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00655400, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kierra Tims has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Kierra’s education and training include MA - Counseling, Caldwell University. Over that time, Kierra has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Students.

Kierra Tims works with BIPOC, Black community, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Kierra spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kierra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kierra Tims draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kierra’s style is casual, direct, humorous, and open-minded. In Kierra’s words: “I believe therapy is relational, like having a guided conversation with a peer, where there is no judgment.”

Kierra Tims offers therapy in English.

Kierra Tims offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kierra is licensed in California and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kierra Tims is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kierra will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kierra’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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