About
- Client-centered listening
- Solution-focused goals
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kimberly
Kimberly Winkel is an LCSW with 37 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship concerns, sleep problems, anger, and life changes. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, ADHD concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems, what has helped before, and small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions draw on client-centered listening and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
Kimberly integrates cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thought patterns and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Trauma-focused work is offered where past events are contributing to present distress. She adapts tools to what a person can realistically use between appointments.
Her approach values cultural awareness and attention to how identity and background shape experience. She addresses family of origin issues, immigration-related stress, and challenges tied to prejudice and discrimination. Discussion of these topics is direct and practical rather than theoretical.
People who come to her will typically leave with specific steps to try at home. She supports clients in weighing options, tracking small wins, and adjusting the plan as life changes. For initial scheduling, visitors complete a short questionnaire and pick a first session time.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how they work online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist focuses on understanding what matters to the client and uses that understanding to guide sessions. This approach helps when someone needs straightforward support with current life struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and parenting stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and homework tasks.
Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques are often combined with CBT skills to help manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and the specific problem to decide which combination of methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in real-life settings, which can speed up learning and habit change.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, sleep issues, anger, trauma, depression, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and identifying what works for the client. She uses listening, problem-solving, and skill practice rather than long-term abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify exact session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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