Kim Shirk, MA

Life is complicated.  We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things from our past. But you are not your mistakes and you are not your struggles.   I believe that everyone is capable of change.  In working with people, I feel that it is important to honor everyone’s past, listen to their story and respect their beliefs to understand how they make meaning of their world. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment that fosters self-exploration, encourages growth, restores wholeness and provides hope.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years’ experience.  I enjoy working with children (as young as 18 months), teens and adults.   My background includes education and experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Recreation/Expressive Therapist.  My practice incorporates play, art and other expressive and creative therapies.  I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), NADA (Auricular acupuncture) and as a CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher).

I see clients for a variety of reasons including trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, parenting, developmental concerns, anxiety and life changes.  I also specialize in working with women with any pregnancy issues (infertility, perinatal and postnatal), including postpartum depression.

Outside of the office, I like to spend time with my family and friends, I love the mountains, hiking and I am an artist that enjoys mixed media and encaustic art.  I also enjoys teaching art to others and I love to laugh.  Although I am new therapist in Cheyenne, I lived here for several years growing up and graduated from Cheyenne Central.  I feel like I am home!