Kimberly Dickenson, MA, LPC

Hi, I’m Kimberly, and I help “emerging" adults. Don’t you love that term? I do! What does it mean? Definition of emerge: intransitive verb 1 : to become manifest : become known 2 : to rise from : come forth into view 3 : to come into being through evolution; develop It means that you are in process. The truth is, all of life is “in process” but I imagine you are here because seriously, THIS time, this time is intense. Let’s face it, it can kind of suck! This time feels like MAJOR process time. I get it. I understand how challenging and downright terrifying it can be starting something new you've never done before, trying to change, trying to write a new story, trying to start over. I totally hear you when you say, “OK, can I just ‘EMERGE’ already? I am done sitting in all this uncertainty!” I’ve been in that place: the one where you question who you are and what you want and what you are doing and where you are going and how you are going to get there. I get it. I work with people in all types of life transitions across the lifespan: starting college and ending college, starting, changing or ending a career, embarking on parenthood or launching a kid, beginning a relationship or ending one, grief and loss of all kinds, loss of health, loss of a loved one, loss of how you thought things were supposed to be. I LOVE these transitions. They are fertile ground for optimism and strength and honing who you are! They are also prime moments that can cause anxiety, stress, depression and identity crisis! While it can feel super uncomfortable to be in a period of instability and uncertainty, it is also a time of possibility, and I am honored to walk alongside you in the journey to figuring out, because I believe you can, and you will, figure it out. You know how. Even if it’s hard. I am here to help you cultivate the courage and compassion you need to walk into and through change like a boss. ************************************************************* I love the deep and healing transformation of group work and I find it deeply fulfilling to help you navigate your love and relationship journey. I offer several groups that cover a full continuum of relational and emotional development, from self-healing, to dating, deepening connection, and making empowered choices. All of these groups support participants in healing, connecting, and choosing love consciously. Current Group Offerings: Grieving, Growing, Glowing: a 6-week Journey Toward Healing Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Tigard, OR 97223 When: TBD - new schedule coming soon $75/wk or $425 paid upfront Heartbroken? Welcome to Grieving, Growing, Glowing: A six-week journey through heartbreak to wholeness. If you are holding a tender heart right now - from a breakup, a loss, a story that didn't go the way you hoped - I want to invite you into something soft, honest, and healing. This group is for anyone navigating the aftermath of heartbreak. We will meet once a week, in-person, for 90 minutes. You'll get tools to tend your heart, space to speak your truth, and support from others who get it. Come as you are - raw, radiant, messy and brave. Loving Bravely: a 6-week Process Group for Women Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Suite 250 Portland, OR 97223 When: TBD - new schedule coming soon $75/wk or $425 paid upfront This group is for you, if you want to be the author of your love life and tell a different story than the one you've told so far. Bring an open, brave, curious and compassionate heart and a commitment to be authentic and willing to look at your challenges, tender spots and triggers. The process will include examining our own stories about love, intimacy, sex, gender and commitment. We will identify ways we each navigate in the relational world and together we will learn to be brave in love with ourselves and with a partner. 90-minute groups, held weekly. (Almost) Ready to Date: A 6-Week Journey Toward Love Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Tigard, OR 97223 When: TBD - new schedule coming soon $75/wk or $425 paid upfront Almost Ready to Date is a six-week process group for singles who want to approach dating with more clarity, intention, and self-trust. Instead of rushing into relationships or repeating old patterns, this journey invites you to pause, reflect, and prepare yourself for the kind of love you truly want. Through guided conversations, reflective exercises, and supportive group connection, participants will explore their relationship patterns, strengths, and growth edges. Together we'll focus on cultivating self-love, strengthening self-worth, and clarifying what a fulfilling, romantic partnership truly looks like for you so you can make conscious choices and call in the love you desire into your life. This group is designed for people who feel ready to shift old dynamics, deepen their understanding of themselves in relationships, and move toward creating a lasting, meaningful partnership. By the end of the six weeks, participants will leave with greater self-awareness, a clearer vision of the love they want to create, and practical insights to help them date with intention and authenticity. Building a Fulfilling Relationship: A 6-Week Process Group for Couples Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Tigard, OR 97223 When: TBD -new schedule coming soon $125/wk or $750 paid upfront This experiential process group for couples is designed to help partners build a strong foundation for intimacy, trust, and secure connection. Through practical tools, and experiential exercises, couples will learn how to share their needs and make requests with clarity, communicate with empathy and honesty, and deepen their ability to truly hear one another. Drawing on the principles of Nonviolent Communication, this group supports couples in cultivating attuned, compassionate dialogue and strengthening the skills needed for lasting partnership. The intention is to help couples move toward a relationship grounded in understanding, emotional safety, and authentic connection. Should I Stay or Should I Go? A 6-Week Process Group for Those at a Relationship Crossroads Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Tigard, OR 97223 When: TBD -new schedule coming soon $75/wk or $425 paid upfront For those standing at a relational crossroads, unsure whether to stay or leave, this process group offers a space for honest exploration and deeper self-understanding. Together we will examine relationship dynamics, emotional truths, and personal needs so that uncertainty can give way to clarity. The intention is to support participants in moving from doubt and inner conflict toward decisiveness, self-trust, and a sense of liberation in choosing the path that is truly right for them. Pleasure & Connection: A 6-Week Process Group for Deepening Intimacy, Erotic Fulfillment, and Healthy Sexuality Where: CURA Counseling 7180 SW Fir Loop Suite 250 Tigard, OR 97223 When: TBD - new schedule coming soon $75/wk or $425 paid upfront This is an invitation for those seeking a more vibrant, satisfying sex life and erotic foundation to explore the central role of pleasure in relationships and personal well-being. This group creates a safe, non-judgmental, sex-positive space where participants can openly discuss desires, barriers, and aspirations related to erotic connection. The group work will allow for reclaiming and expanding personal pleasure as a foundation for intimacy; topics include: deepening emotional and erotic connection with self and partners, addressing shame, avoidance, or disconnection that may limit fulfilling sexuality, building communication skills for expressing needs, boundaries, and desires authentically, cultivating a healthier, more integrated approach to sex, sensuality, and relational closeness Ideal for individuals (or those in relationships) who want to move beyond routine or unsatisfying patterns toward greater erotic aliveness, pleasure, and profound intimacy. If you are wanting to reclaim your pleasure, and bring your sexy back this is the brave and tender journey towards that goal.