- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kimberly
Kimberly Davis is an Alabama LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns, and young adult issues among other areas. Kimberly has practiced across crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox settings, residential care, correctional re-entry, outpatient clinics, and independent contract roles.
Her style is direct and client-centered. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to build practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear, solution-focused steps and techniques drawn from several approaches.
Kimberly uses tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She combines techniques to find what fits each person. The aim is symptom relief, better day-to-day coping, and stronger foundations for longer-term change.
She has experience helping people who face grief, self-harm thoughts, bipolar or depressive symptoms, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and relationship concerns including jealousy and non-monogamous arrangements. She also addresses occupational stress, compassion fatigue, and career-related struggles.
People who work with Kimberly can expect practical skill-building, clear feedback, and collaborative planning. Her approach draws on past clinical work in high-acuity settings to shape pragmatic interventions that can be used in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what matters most to the person and build from their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises and experiments to change patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns that shape relationships and helps people notice and shift those patterns to improve connection and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will help figure out which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during therapy.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or accommodating quieter times between commitments. They also make it easier to work with skills and homework in real-life settings, and to schedule appointments around classes, work shifts, or caregiving duties.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and a range of relationship and intimacy issues, including young adult issues such as transitions after school and early career pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and direct. She focuses on clear, solution-oriented steps and practical skill-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox care, residential settings, correctional re-entry, outpatient clinics, and independent contracts.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Alabama.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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