Kimberly Watts Hoggatt

Kimberly Watts Hoggatt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in guiding high-achieving teens and adults through the complexities of relationships, self-esteem, and burnout. With a warm yet direct approach, Kimberly is passionate about helping her clients navigate difficult questions and find greater meaning and direction in their lives. With over 15 years of experience in career development and higher education, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice, particularly in assisting individuals with college and career decisions. Kimberly has a strong commitment to supporting her LGBTQ clients—both individuals and couples—in navigating gender and sexual identity development, healthy relationships, and career paths. Her expertise also extends to working with Gifted and Talented (GT) and Twice Exceptional (2E) students, focusing on their academic, social, and career development. In her counseling practice, clients can expect a safe, accepting space where they can show up authentically and work through their challenges, even encouraging the use of expressive language as a part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly draws from various modalities including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems, and the Gottman Method, among others, to provide a tailored approach that meets the unique needs of each client.