About Me

Hi, I'm Jackie Kimmel, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona. My creativity and desire to help others led me to work in the counseling field. After graduating with a Studio Arts degree from The University of Arizona, I volunteered as a mentor to teens in a local residential treatment center. It was during that time that I decided to pursue my career in the mental health field. In 2012, I completed my internship at an intensive outpatient program for adults with co-occurring mental health issues. In 2013, I graduated from Ottawa University with my Masters in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Expressive Art Therapy. I then completed 5 years of post-graduation experience, as well as acquired supervision hours, as a child therapist at a non-profit organization. After that time, I transitioned to private practice where I work with children, teens, and adults. These days, I mostly work with individuals 18 and up. My treatment experience includes childhood abuse, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, break-up's, ADHD, anger management, stress management, women's issues, relationships, and infertility. Although I have an emphasis in Expressive Art Therapy, I also utilize other modalities of treatment. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sand Tray Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as DBT informed therapy. I would describe my approach as eclectic and tailored to fit your needs. I’m here to help you work through whatever’s on your mind in a relaxed and non-judgmental space. My style is pretty straightforward—I believe in being honest and direct, but always with a focus on what you want to tackle. You’re in control of our sessions, and I’m here to keep you on track while we work towards your goals. My aim is to support you in a way that feels right for you, so you can make the progress you're looking for. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, home decorating, and doing creative projects. I love anything Disney, board games, and traveling when time allows.