Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Dr. Kimberly Kowalik

Therapist profile

Dr. Kimberly Kowalik, FL Psychologist PY12058

Florida

Florida psychologist - family and parenting concerns

Continue with Kimberly

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Attachment focus

About Kimberly

Dr. Kimberly Kowalik is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY12058) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family strains, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, depression, sleep problems, and other mood concerns. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

She aims to create a straightforward working relationship. Conversations focus on what is happening now at home and in close relationships. Practical steps and clearer communication are common early goals. Kimberly uses a mix of approaches to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day life easier.

Her background includes a PhD and several master's degrees in related areas. Over a decade in practice has included work with people dealing with substance issues, post-traumatic stress, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. That experience informs her focus on strategies for coping, regulation, and rebuilding connection where it has frayed.

Therapeutic methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. In sessions she often combines these approaches to address communication patterns, attachment worries, and behavioral change.

People seeking help for parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, or family conflict will find a clinician experienced in those areas. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that add meaning to daily life and can help with anxiety, depression, and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills for shifting them. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, sleeping problems, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and close relationships shape trust and connection. It is useful when intimacy, communication, or repeated relationship patterns are the main issue.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process can mean trying techniques from different models until something feels helpful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to maintain continuity when life changes or travel would otherwise interrupt care. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling the first visit.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she work with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, depression, parenting strain, sleep issues, and related mood problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends practical talk and behavior-focused techniques. She uses approaches that help with patterns in relationships and everyday coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY12058, and practices from Florida.

Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Back to all therapists

Dr. Kimberly Kowalik

Continue with Kimberly