Therapist profile
Kimberly Bellar, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
Continue with KimberlyAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Bellar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of experience. She works in school settings with Pre K through 5th grade and has also supported individuals and adolescents outside the classroom. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, LGBT issues, grief, mood disorders, and related challenges.
She has worked with students, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to identify needs and coordinate supports. That experience informs how she talks through family problems, blended family issues, communication struggles, and attachment concerns. Kimberly also addresses eating and sleeping challenges, body image, impulsivity, and isolation.
Approach in sessions is straightforward and person-focused. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centered listening to let people lead the conversation, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness tools and solution-focused steps are used for practical coping and short-term goals.
Sessions often involve learning new coping skills and practicing different ways to think about difficult situations. Parents and adults concerned about family dynamics can expect clear, concrete suggestions to try between meetings. The goal is to build habits that reduce stress and make daily life easier.
Kimberly draws on two decades of social work experience in schools and community settings. She welcomes questions about how her approach might fit your situation and about the steps to begin working together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people notice how past connections affect current family interactions. It can be useful for adults sorting out attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and communication patterns.Client-centered therapy puts the adult's priorities first and uses active listening to follow what matters most. This approach supports people who want a space to talk through parenting stress, grief, or identity questions without being steered by the therapist.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and for coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit goals and preferences. That might mean focusing first on problem-solving steps, practicing simple mindfulness exercises, or exploring relationship patterns over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use online work to continue skills practice between meetings and to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps adults with family problems, blended family issues, parenting strain, and communication breakdowns. The profile lists parenting, family, and related topics among her focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach and listens for the adult's priorities. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness work are used to change thoughts and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in school and community settings, including roles that involve collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and currently works as a school social worker with Pre K through 5th grade.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription model.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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