Dr. Terrence Kimper, Ph.D.

Psychologist | Clinical

3060 Tamiami Trl N Suite 202 Naples FL, 34103 Show map

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Dr. Terrence Kimper is a clinical psychologist practicing in Naples, FL. Dr. Kimper specializes in the treatment of anxiety, stress, trauma recovery, emotional self-regulation, and general psychological suffering.

Dr. Kimper evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Rapid Resolution Therapy, and mindfulness meditation instruction. He also provides personal consultation, coaching, and help clarifying and understanding complicated or confusing life situations. Visits with Dr. Kimper are typically 90 minutes long and can be either in-person office visits or teletherapy via a secure link.

His practice is limited to adults 21 years or older who have proficiency in English. Zero bias regarding race, sex, gender ID or sexual orientation.

Education and Training

Pennsylvania State University PhD 1977

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Male English

Dr. Terrence Kimper, Ph.D.

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Can panic disorders be cured?
Often they can be. It usually involves neutralizing a perceived threat, resolving a traumatic memory, upgrading the part of the mind that is responding in that way, and cultivating awareness in the present. A therapist skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma resolution techniques, energy medicine, and mindfulness training can often greatly reduce or eliminate those unwanted and unuseful bursts of fear. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
How does anxiety cause shortness of breath?
Emotion is 86% Motion. Their function is to Motivate and prepare us to do something NOW to neutralize what seems to be a threat. Our deep programming is rather primitive, and it remains that way unless we upgrade it through such things as self-talk, anger management training, stress management, etc. When we feel threatened, we are inclined to run away, to hide, to attack, to flip out, to break down in tears, which might be effective sometimes, but mostly not. In addition, we can feel threatened by images in our memory, our foreseeable future, and what we think might be happening out of the range of our senses. When that happens, our deep mind motivates us to do something about it NOW, except there's nothing to run from, nothing to attack, no use freaking out. Often there is nothing at all to be done, so the energy is just swirling around in our body to no avail. The tension and the increase in breathing and heart rate and volume would be useful if we were running or fighting, but not otherwise. We need to learn to stay present, notice that nothing bad is happening, and help our mind to respond to that, rather than the mental images that triggered the emotion. A good analogy is watching a movie. We can get into the movie, but we don't feel personally threatened by it because none of it is actually happening here and now, here in the comfy theater chair or our TV room couch. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can you have a panic attack for no reason?
Not really. At one level, nothing ever happens that isn't caused to happen somehow. In living beings, the cause is often an intention to act in some manner to achieve some outcome. We can easily be unaware of either the cause, what initiated the action, or the intended outcome, in which case it can seem like it had no reason to happen. A panic attack is a sudden and severe fear response that is motivating us to do something now to deal with a perceived threat. Some detective work may be needed to discover what the perceived threat was, and what the intended outcome might have been. Sometimes self-inquiry can reveal that, and sometimes it is useful to get some professional help. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Should I see a psychologist for panic attacks?
Yes, but you'll need to have parental or guardian consent. READ MORE
How do you tell your partner is a narcissist?
You can see disturbing character traits and behavior patterns that are exaggerated, like selfishness, entitlement, a sense of superiority and deserving special treatment from others, as well as a tendency to be exploitative, punitive, threatening, shaming and blaming to those are cast in the role of serving their needs with little in return. There is also great resistance, sometimes inability, to change any of that to make your life better. Having reached the point of asking this question in this way, you’re going to benefit from professional guidance. The real challenge is in recovering your own sense of worth and figuring out what to do about your situation, which can get complicated. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can CBT help with overeating?
CBT can help with overeating by increasing awareness of why part of your mind is prompting you to eat, which is very often a means for dealing with unpleasant feelings. That can lead to dealing more effectively with what is causing those feelings. Sometimes people misunderstand physical signals, such as 'stomach pangs', that have nothing to do with real hunger, and CBT can help with reframing those signals and responding more effectively. The goal is to give the executive part of your mind the ability to make wiser choices about what and when to eat. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
What disorders are best treated with cognitive therapy?
Assumptions, interpretations, judgments, beliefs, and points of personal philosophy can lead to a wide range of problems that show up as disorders ranging from anxiety, pessimism, shame, guilt, anger, resentment, and depression to physical expressions of distress, on up to wild conspiracy thinking. Cognitive therapy works by bringing these thoughts into awareness, untangling errors and distortions, and replacing them with ones that are more accurate, more evidence-based, and less hurtful. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
How does alcohol affect anxiety and depression?
Consuming alcohol can start out as 'medicine' to try to treat anxiety or depression. It can then become the cause of further anxiety or depression, leading to a vicious cycle. Alcohol is a well-known depressant and the effects it can have on your life can both scare you and bum you out, but if you continue to try to treat that with more alcohol, you just make it worse. Many folks can drink sparingly without negative consequences, but for about 1 in 15 people, sobriety is their only way to health, wellness and recovery. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can CBT help with relationships?
Certainly, it can. As we grow up, we generally get very poor, or no orientation to understanding other people. We do, however, pick up a whole bunch of poorly formed assumptions, ideas, theories, and expectations, as well as ineffective or counterproductive tactics and strategies that can cause problems in relationships of all kinds. CBT can be very useful for increasing our understanding and improve our skill in relating effectively to others. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
What are the weaknesses of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Good question. (1) CBT is only as good as the skill and wisdom of the therapist. It's a lot more complicated than simply negating a person's assumption and expecting them to put a new one in its place. (2) Like a parachute, minds only work well when they open properly and at the right time. Most humans are resistant to being educated about anything, especially if it calls for a change in understanding or point of view, especially if it calls for a change in actual behavior patterns, and even more especially if they haven't asked for it. (3) CBT often needs help from other techniques that are more effective a dialing back strong emotional reactions, often stemming from early (or not-so-early) trauma. (4) It is also less than effective in treating ongoing, active addiction patterns. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can you go to therapy for stress?
Absolutely, but your insurance may not pay for it unless it's severe and medically necessary. Stress is basically your mind's response to a perceived threat, your mind's response to that response, how all that affects your health and well being, and your mind's response to that, often in an ongoing vicious cycle - your own Department of Homeland Insecurity. Going to therapy for stress is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
What type of therapy is best for schizophrenia?
in my experience, the best therapy for someone suffering from schizophrenia is one focused on 1) developing an understanding of the nature of the disorder, especially as it manifests in the client; 2) acceptance of self, the need for pharmacotherapy, and the unpleasant side effects; 3) developing effective coping skills, and 4) and finding some meaningful purpose in life. A supportive therapeutic relationship can often be the only one they have and can make big difference in how the disorder affects them. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Do you think I have depression?
More than likely. Please get some help with that. READ MORE