Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapy•Female•Age 56

Marriage & Family Therapy

Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis, LMFT is a marriage & family therapist in Mission Viejo, CA. Her office accepts new patients.

Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis, LMFT

Inst of Advanced Sciences

23120 Alicia Pkwy Ste 200 Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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(949) 242-9131

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(949) 242-9131

Care Philosophy

"As a practical, interactive, DBT and Solution-Focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. With sensitivity an..."

- Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis, LMFT

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Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis' conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Depressive Episode
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Hypomania
  • Marriage Break-Up
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychological Testing
  • Psychotherapy Services

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Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis

4.8

Based on 30 ratings

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Best therapist ever!
I don't know how I would have survived leaving an abusive relationship without Kimberly. When I first started working with her I was in full denial. She built a relationship and trust with me and helped me not only acknowledge what I had been going through but start to heal. I am still healing with her support, and I will never be able to repay her for all she has done for me. She is brilliant, empathetic, supportive, and caring. Again, do not know what I'd do without her. She is a gift.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Emily – May 17, 2022
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feeling heard
Kimberly has been helping me through a difficult separation and divorce and she has helped me to discover my own core wounds and attachment patterns to emerge stronger than ever before. I don’t have a lot of experience working with therapists but from the beginning, it was very important to me to “feel heard”, and Kimberly does exactly that. I’m the academic type and eagerly soak up the knowledge she has to share while supplementing holistically with outside reading of other therapists’ and healers’ publications. Finally, what I respect most about Kimberly as a professional and as a fellow strong “alpha female” is that she has a spine and pushes back on me when I need it.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jaeda – May 07, 2022
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We Love Kimberly
Kimberly, is a blessing for my daughter and family. She has helped my daughter through emotional trauma by giving her tools to process and workout her emotions that brings her self confidence and respect for herself. My daughter has become a successful young adult in all areas of her life with the guidance and tools Kimberly has taught her. My daughter has a special bond with her therapist because of the care, love and friendship Kimberly shows while teaching her to navigate in difficult life situations . We love Kimberly and highly recommend her !
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Michele – May 05, 2022
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Master at her craft!
Kimberly is a master at her craft. She has incredible expertise and her insights are extraordinary helpful. Every time I work with Kimberly, I am amazed at how understood and supported I feel. Her energy is healing and calm yet strong at the same time - a very rare and valuable quality in the mental health field. Since I began my work with Kimberly, I feel more capable handling life’s difficulties and have discovered a new approach to life that allows a much higher level of fulfillment and joy. She makes the process one that you really look forward to and feel empowered by. I can’t speak highly enough of Kimberly and would recommend her to anyone ready to have a more fulfilling life!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 05, 2022
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Kimberly is hands down the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. From the start, she has helped me to set up processes to navigate through all aspects of life. Through working with her, I’ve developed so much more confidence in myself and even my more challenging relationships are much more manageable.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Kaitlyn – Dec 19, 2020
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Kimberley’s insight, intelligence and gift has has been a blessing to my road to recovery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Andrea – Dec 19, 2020
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Kim is honestly a godsend. I have been with her for over a year now, and she has helped me through some challenging moments in my life and given me great perspectives and insight. At times, she feels even more like a companion than a therapist in that she doesn’t make me feel like a patient. Her words and teachings have really affected my day-to-day experiences and I truly do feel more self-aware and mindful because of it. I am so grateful and appreciative of what Kim has done for me, and to me. She’s incredibly patient and understanding, and anyone would be lucky to be a client of hers!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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J. A. Q. – Dec 19, 2020
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Kim has been an absolute life saver. I started seeing her after a horrible breakup and she helped me get my power back and completely get a new handle on my life. Highly recommend for anyone looking to journey into their best self.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2020
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I get choked up trying to find the words to express my Thanks & deespest gratitude to God for creating & connecting my family to Kimberly! Thank You Kimberly for your compassion! Thank You Kimberly for your wisdom! We Love You!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2018
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Kimberly is amazing! She helped me through a rough divorce and I came out stronger, healthier and with such a great understanding of life , healthy relationships and why we all do what we do! I have referred many friends and they adore her also!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Stacy Hagen – Jan 27, 2018
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To be honest I wasn't really sure what to expect going in to therapy and I was kind of nervous. When I first met Kimberly in her office she had such a great energy about her I immediately felt comfortable and knew I had made the right choice. She's super caring, empathetic and makes you feel like you can share your story without any judgement. The changes I have seen in myself in such a short time are nothing short of amazing.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Tania M in Irvine, CA – Jun 02, 2016
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Kimberly is attentive and caring in her approach. She has many great suggestions to gently guide her patients to a more calm and collected life. She is very easy to talk to and her beside manner is outstanding. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Christina Cosby in Mission Viejo, CA – Jun 02, 2016
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What a wonderful, insightful and most important thing about Kimberly is her abilities to be fair. I have been seeing her along with my daughter to help us threw a hard divorce. Kimberly has won the trust of my daughter. She has been able to help us both keep a open communication and my relationship with my daughter has never been better. I would recommend Kimberly to any family.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Pamela in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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Very comforting & caring.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Deja Woolridge in Mission Viejo, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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Kimberly has a very understanding, caring and insightful nature - she makes opening up easy and gets right to the heart of the issue . I will and have recommended Kimberly to friends and family .
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Laguna Niguel, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy

As a practical, interactive, DBT and Solution-Focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support with insight and feedback to help clients...Read more

Biography

Kimberly has been working with a broad spectrum of clients ranging from anxiety/depression to more severe psychiatric care in both Inpatient and outpatient...Read more

Specialties

  • Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Psychotherapy

Vanguard University

2004

  • Psi Chi Honors Society, 1994

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    Kimberly Cravotta-Purvis' office is located at 23120 Alicia Pkwy Ste 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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