Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Kimberly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Georgia
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kimberly
Kimberly Balkcom is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in Florida. She brings 13 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life challenges. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She uses clear goals and straightforward conversation to help people move forward. Kimberly often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and trauma. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, intimacy concerns, and career transitions.
Background and approach
Anger and self-esteem are listed among her areas of focus as well. Her style centers on listening first and then building goals together. She blends client-centered methods with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Sessions usually involve talking through patterns, practicing new skills, and testing small changes between meetings. Kimberly also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help people clarify what matters to them. That can mean breaking down big problems into manageable steps or reframing painful stories about the past.
She aims to make therapy a practical tool, not just a place to talk. People working with her can expect a collaborative approach. She invites clients to set priorities and track progress.
The focus is on useful strategies for coping with life changes and building healthier ways of responding to strong feelings.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kimberly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy places the client's priorities at the center of each session. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps clients identify what matters most. This approach helps with motivation, confidence, and making choices that fit a person's values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, and mood difficulties. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices for managing strong emotions. It can reduce reactivity to stress and support clearer decision making during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor methods that fit. That collaboration helps make sessions useful from the start.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people keep face-to-face contact when helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between sessions and quick problem-solving when a written check-in fits better. These options make therapy accessible across time zones and daily routines.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and uses skills practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.