Hi. I'm a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with almost 20 years experience. I've worked with adolescents to older adults, victim's of crime to inmates, people with one diagnosis to those with co-occurring disorders, in the outpatient and inpatient setting, with individuals and groups. I spent several years as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a local Community Mental Health Center; so most of my experience has been in the non-profit arena.
I'm passionate about women's issues but I enjoy working with all different kinds of people and problems and my treatment approach reflects that. I use an eclectic variety of theories to help people. I enjoy challenging clients to challenge themselves, to learn and grow. I find cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to broadly be the most effective approach but sometimes dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or client-centered works best. Sometimes people have what they need to get things worked out and just might need a solid sounding broad; to offer support by just listening & normalizing what they're going through.
Whatever the need may be, my goal is to offer a supportive and safe space to address it. I start by meeting the client where they are and continue by working collaboratively with them to achieve their goals. I strive to empower them, by building on the strengths they already have and providing the skills and tools they may be missing. I enjoy helping people be their whole and authentic self!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Domestic violence, Family problems, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH18712
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Kimberly is so awesome. She’s very responsive and also is supportive of me but is not averse to calling me out on things. She’s also honest and caring. She’s just a genuinely great therapist!
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
She's amazing. She has a marvelous way of wording things so that they resonate with me.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Kimberly is truly one of the most, if not THE most, compassionate, supportive and helpful providers I have ever worked with. I feel truly blessed to have been connected with her. With her help, I began to resolve a lot of grief and began to let go of some things I've had trouble with for years. Highly recommend!!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She understands what my concerns are and is working with me to have a plan to address my concerns. Very easy to talk to, I feel super comfortable around her, I'm glad and thankful she is my therapist.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kimberly tells it like it is. Something I really respect in a counselor. She helps me through completed situations with an honesty that can bought. I just really appreciate her:
Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Great listener and advisor
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes