I’m a counselor who specializes in helping men and women facing “now what?” You may be thinking, now what…what’s that? When life doesn’t go according to plan, that’s now what. Now what is rooted in what did or didn’t happen, presently expressed in what is or isn’t happening! Now what is a storyteller. Now what should I do that I feel so anxious around others? Now what should I do that my relationship isn’t what I hoped for? Now what should I do that I’m divorced? Now what should I do that my kids don't need me as much? Now what should I do that I hate my job, but have to pay the bills? Now what should I do that I (or someone I love) drink(s) too much? Now what should I do that I know I struggle with food?Now what should I do that I’m aging and feel less desirable? Now what should I do that I’m questioning how I’ve spent my life? In other words, “This isn’t how it was supposed to be; this wasn’t the plan. Where do I go from here?”When we’ve lived long enough, we all encounter now what? Me too. What’s your story? Together, let’s move from now what to the possibility of what’s next? Perhaps it’s best said this way:“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ― Maria RobinsonTo learn more about my work with food and body challenges, please visit www.kimkays.com

• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with females 14 years of age to adulthood, includingthe parent/guardian in the process for prospective adolescent patients• Provided DSM-5 provisional diagnosis to determine recommended level of care andcommunicate clinical rationale to prospective patients and families• Provided guidance to patients and families through the transitional period from assessment toadmission including psycho-education about eating disorders and treatment philosophy• Obtained relevant documents from facilities such as medical and/or psychiatric consults anddischarge summaries to obtain medical clearance for treatment• Presented cases to multidisciplinary teams• Presented complete clinical information to insurance/managed care companies to obtain initialauthorization for treatment of admitting patients

• Provided cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and career counseling services to adolescentstudents attending alternative high school; structure included on-going rotation of intake plusfive sessions per student including parent consultations• Conducted outbound intake screening calls and psychosocial assessments• Provided individual counseling services to evening community clients ranging in age from 15 to62• Co-lead suicide assessment and prevention program for Staley Middle School, Frisco, TX• Provided college and career training for students at Staley Middle School, Frisco, TX• Conducted stress management psycho-educational group at Frisco Family Services• Collaborated with Frisco ISD Counselors as part of student treatment team• Prepared progress notes, treatment plans, and psychoeducational material to supportcounseling goals• Developed and delivered LCDC Licensure training program for Dr. Misty Solt and SMU LCDCcandidates

Responsible for all facets of specialty apparel manufacturing including face-to-face direct sales withfemale population, design, inbound and outbound merchandise logistics (including importation), retaildistribution network development and support, customer service, website content, and retail storemanagement• Worked directly with female clientele, including addressing body image issues, to realize aconfident and comfortable look• Developed nationwide retail distribution network of over 100 retailers including health clubs,yoga studios, sporting goods stores, sports nutrition retailers and specialty boutiques• Designed and produced three collections of fashion forward, high performance women’s fitnesswear each year for five years (2006-2010)• Developed and maintained inventory management and quality control systems limiting inventoryshrinkage and defective merchandise to significantly less than industry averages• Opened and actively managed the Dallas-based Body Rio Boutique

Responsible for identifying client needs and selling appropriate products/services to support theirfinancial objectives• Welcomed new and existing customers to the branch; educated customers regarding productfeatures and bank policies• Obtained credit applications and approved qualified applicants for consumer loans, bank cards,and personal lines of credit• Resolved customer disputes by employing active listening skills and demonstrating aptitude forpatience and empathy• Acted as a mediator between clients and the bank to resolve issues, restore relationships andretain valued clients• Consistently exceeded sales goals by incorporating “solution selling” skills to cross sell acomplete line of financial services products• Established a large and loyal clientele which relied on me for their banking needs• Frequently acknowledged for outstanding service by both management and customers• Served as a teller during 1983 & 1984