Therapist profile
Kimberly Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
Continue with KimberlyAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Kimberly
Kimberly Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting strains, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and other life changes. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and issues connected to chronic illness and codependency.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the client and building skills to cope with difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits. Client-centered ideas guide how conversations are led so people feel heard.
Kimberly draws on acceptance and commitment strategies to help clients notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. She also incorporates attachment-informed ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Dialectical behavior tools are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Her past roles include rehabilitation counseling and work in mental health and substance use settings. That background informs practical strategies for addiction, co-occurring disorders, and severe mood challenges. The work often mixes skills coaching with problem-solving and deeper reflection.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, direct style aimed at making steady progress. Kimberly asks about current problems and short-term goals, then helps build steps to move forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits in
Kimberly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that involve hard decisions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships influence current patterns and to rebuild healthier ways of relating. This approach often helps with repeated relationship problems and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, day-to-day challenges, and what methods feel most helpful. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and needs change.
The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals use these formats to maintain consistent work on skills, problem solving, and emotional regulation without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps adults with parenting stress, family conflict, and the emotional fallout from relationship problems. Her work also covers grief and coping with life transitions that affect household life.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered with skill-building elements. She combines conversational listening with tools from CBT, ACT, and DBT to manage emotions and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance use settings. That background informs work with addictions, mood disorders, and complex cases.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Alabama. The practice is listed as operating in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm session logistics and any regional differences before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before you book.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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