Meet Kima, ms, ncc!

Takima ("Kima") Bly brings over 15 years of rich experience in the mental and behavioral health field to Javery Integrative Wellness Services.

Her diverse professional journey spans multiple settings, including schools, substance abuse programs, ABA therapy, behavioral health hospitals, and telehealth services. This breadth of experience has equipped her with unique insights into various mental health challenges and effective treatment approaches.

Kima holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, along with her credentials as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). This comprehensive educational foundation supports her evidence-based and holistic approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approach

Drawing from multiple therapeutic frameworks, Kima creates personalized treatment plans that address each client's specific needs and goals. Her versatile toolkit includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping clients recognize and modify unhelpful thought patterns

  • Holistic Therapy: Addressing the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit

  • Psychoanalytic Theory: Exploring how unconscious processes influence behavior and emotions

  • Gestalt Therapy: Focusing on present awareness and personal responsibility

Kima is currently accepting new clients for grief & trauma support. She sees clients with Aetna and self-pay.

Kima is under the direction of Dr. Karla Sapp, LPC-S, LMHC-S

Areas of Specialization

Kima specializes in supporting clients through:

  • Childhood Trauma: Processing early experiences that continue to impact adult life

  • Anxiety Management: Developing strategies to reduce anxiety and build coping skills

  • Attachment Style Work: Understanding relationship patterns and fostering secure connections

  • Cultural Issues: Navigating identity, belonging, and cultural experiences

  • Grief Processing: Finding meaning and healing through various forms of loss

  • Daily Micro Traumas: Addressing the cumulative impact of everyday stressors

Client Experience

In her therapy room, clients find a safe, supportive space grounded in compassion and respect. Kima's client-centered approach emphasizes:

  • Creating an environment where clients feel truly heard and validated

  • Empowering individuals to develop greater self-awareness and resilience

  • Building practical coping strategies for life's challenges

  • Honoring the unique cultural contexts and experiences of each person

Kima is dedicated to supporting the JIWS mission of providing culturally responsive care to Black individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate life's challenges with strength and authenticity.

connect with Kima.

info@javerywellness.com
(470) 601-6076

2675 Paces Ferry Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339