Hi, welcome to BetterHelp! Finding the right therapist may feel somewhat overwhelming and challenging. I hope to ease this concern as you read and explore my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 6 years experience working as a therapist. I earned my Masters of social work degree, specializing in the strengths based, client-centered approach, from The University of Kansas in 2016.
I've had the pleasure of working in many different settings with a diverse population. I've worked with individuals, families, co-parents, and group, both mandated and self-referred whom are experiencing depression, anxiety, high stress, domestic violence abuse, trauma/abuse, familial conflict, relationship and parenting concerns. I have worked as a trained Functional Family Therapist, primarily with children and adolescents that have been on probation and/or are experiencing a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns and family therapy was mandated. I currently work full time as a children's therapist for a domestic violence shelter and also part time in private practice serving a variety of clients. I feel privileged working with individuals whom place their trust in me with confidence; I am dedicated to walk beside you as we work as a team thru the challenges while providing support towards your empowerment.
I recognize that the most promising therapeutic relationship starts by meeting clients where they are in their journey and building off their strengths. It is important to find a therapist that is the right fit for you and elicits a non-judgmental, open-minded, and supportive approach. Self love and recognizing your worth is the first step towards taking time for yourself to explore therapy and the possibilities of a new journey in life. I look forward to working with you in whatever capacity you may choose and feel comfortable with. Please feel free to reach out to me when you are ready!
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW 05269
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Kimberly has been great. I haven’t been with her long but I feel comfortable with her and feel understood and listened to.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and relationship issues