- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Kimberly
Kimberly Benjamin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Kimberly also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and loneliness.
She approaches sessions in a respectful and straightforward way. Conversations and any plan are shaped around what a person brings to the room. Her work often involves talking through communication problems, panic and social anxiety, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Clients may bring experiences of postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, or post-traumatic stress. Kimberly supports people who are dealing with avoidance, dependent behavior patterns, or trouble trusting others after hurt. She also addresses forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding a sense of connection.
Sessions are practical and focused on what someone wants to change or understand better. The therapist adapts the pace and topics to match individual needs and goals. For someone feeling stuck after a relationship, school, or job transition, she helps clarify next steps.
Kimberly works in English and accepts international clients. She asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin working together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns. One common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people make sense of past hurt and learn ways to reduce its impact on daily life. This can support those coping with post-traumatic stress or abuse-related concerns. Cognitive-behavioral methods are often used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, useful for panic, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Kimberly explores a person's needs, goals, and preferences together to decide which techniques fit best. She adjusts methods over time, checking in on what's working and what needs change so the work stays relevant to the person's life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins around work or study, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use different formats to match practical needs, and Kimberly will discuss how to structure sessions that fit day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, panic, and loneliness.
What is her approach in sessions?
She shapes conversations and plans around what each person brings and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are direct and aim to clarify problems and next moves.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping clients with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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