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Read Past Client ReviewsBefore you hear from past clients, a quick note from me...
When you decide to work with me, I want you to feel confident that this is the right choice. I know that I’m a stranger to you at this moment and take seriously the trust you are placing in me as your coach. To ensure that I am the right fit for you, I recommend that you read my About page, the client reviews below, and check out a video or two to get a feel for my personality. As a final step, schedule a free consultation for us to connect on what you are wanting to get out of coaching and ensure that this is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or reservations, bring them to our consultation and we can talk through them.
Dr. Kimberly VanBuren
Balancing Act LMS Client Testimonials
I was referred to Dr. Kimberly VanBuren by a colleague of mine and was SO HAPPY I reached out. Dr. Kimberly truly is a force to be reckoned with. She has provided me with coping techniques, and a better understanding of my thoughts and thought patterns and has held me accountable through it all. I 100% recommend Dr. Kimberly VanBuren.
I feel like Kimberly really understands my struggles and knew what I needed to start rebuilding my life in the direction I wanted to go in. She was exactly who I needed during this time.
Working with Dr. Kimberly truly changed my life. I was struggling with figuring out how to manage entrepreneurship, my 9-5, family and life in general. Dr. Kimberly was so practical and goal-focused but she still gave me space to vent and have her help re-organize my brain when I felt overwhelmed. I can't recommend her enough!!
Kimberly is warm, bright, and very dedicated to helping her clients excel in their career and personal lives.
Dr. Kimberly is next level. She's the perfect mix of practical, empathic, and knowledgeable that I needed. I'm really glad I found her - she's genuinely changed my life for the better.
Kymberly's heart of pure joy is evident in her clinical work with others. She has a warm, non-judgmental stance, and diverse life experience, giving her a unique ability to empathize with others. I would recommend Kym to anyone seeking joy in their life!
I have really, really appreciated her insights and they've helped me grow in the direction I've wanted! Private Client Austin, TX" should become the longer one: " I love Kimberly because she will just tell me what she sees. She gives me actual ADVICE, and listens if I debate it with her so that we can see where and why the dialog between her and I can progress and pinpoint where my issues are. She calls me on my bull! She gives me kudos when I'm able to report progress, but she doesn't blow smoke. I have really, really appreciated her insights and they've helped me grow in the direction I've wanted, when I didn't really know what direction that was when we started.
Dr. Kimberly was EXACTLY who I needed!! I've been to therapy off and on throughout my life and I've gotten a good handle on the emotional side of things, but I really just needed that structure and organization for implementing what I knew I needed to do. It's one of those things where getting a professional involved just pushed me over the edge to actually to what I've been wanting to.
Dr. Kimberly was always professional but kept it real. I value how authentic she is and how much she really does care about you succeeding. I'm just really grateful that I decided to go for coaching because it was time that I invested in me and did the hard work for what I want out of life. Im excited for the future and know Dr. Kimberly was a big part of that.
I was so burned out when I reached out to Kimberly and she is honestly the breath of fresh ari I needed. I'm a busy mom with a 9-5 and working hard on pursuing my business goals, which just leaves me so tired and uncertain alot of the time. Dr Kimberly just gave me alot of the reassurance I needed and helped build my confidence to keep moving forward and find more ways to balance my wellbeing
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Frequently Asked Questions
My life management coaching practices are focused on helping women who feel overwhelmed, overburdened, and need help getting on a path to achieving goals they have. This could look like a mom who has always had dreams of owning a bakery, but continues to make no progress because life always gets in the way. Or it could look like a woman in the middle of her career and tired of doing the same things over and over and is looking to feel excited about life again and figure out what she enjoys.
When to see a therapist
- You experience mental health symptoms that cause distress in your life (i.e., anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating) and need help addressing those concerns.
- You want to heal from past hurts or trauma.
- You’re struggling with an overwhelming feeling that you need to talk out with a professional.
- You are experiencing relationship issues and could benefit from couples counseling.
When to see a life coach
- You feel like life is unorganized and you need someone to help organize it with you.
- You want accountability in setting goals and actually following through on working towards them.
- You feel like your life is on autopilot, and want to challenge yourself or break out of your comfort zone.
- You want to stop unhelpful habits and replace them with productive alternatives.
- You know that your self-limiting self talk keeps you from living your best life and you want to learn how to replace that voice with an empowering one.
- You feel confused about the next chapter in your life (i.e. struggling with career decisions, major life choices)
- You know that you have a lot to feel grateful for but something is missing and you need to feel inspired about life.
- You want to tap your inner motivation for a major goal, such as running a marathon.
I see clients from single sessions, to 6 month plans, varying in the depth we work together. I have found that 3 to 6 months is the right amount of time for majority of clients to establish new habits and actually implement change.
My goals are for you to feel that your life is more manageable and organized, that you are more empowered and inspired to achieve life goals, that you are more capable and confident to be who you want to be, and that you feel more present and in control of your life, rather than life passing you by.
I am not your typical life coach and I specifically chose the term life management coaching to define my services, because of the skills and action plans I focus on. I focus on the fundamentals of your life, before anything else. We will assess your sleep, mood, relationships, health, and productivity before jumping into goals and trying to reinvent your life. We want the change and goals you’re pursuing to be sustainable and rooted in your real life. I make sure my clients not only reach their future goals, but are effectively managing the life ecosystem that supports those goals happening.
We all have inner critics and limit ourselves. Having a coach allows you to push through your boundaries and push through obstacles people tend to not be able to push through alone. With a background in psychology and therapy, working with me is you going all-in and committing to making it really happen by having an expert’s support. You will feel far more supported, invested, and empowered vs going on the journey alone.