- Mindfulness practice
- CBT for patterns
- DBT skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Downing is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Her style is direct and person-focused. She listens, reflects, and helps people name what feels hard. Sessions often include practical strategies to manage anxiety and to cope with grief. She uses mindfulness exercises to help slow racing thoughts and bring attention back to the present.
Kimberly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in each person's concerns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when feelings feel overwhelming. She also uses existential ideas to address meaning and motivation when life feels uncertain.
In a typical session she helps people set small, concrete goals. She teaches techniques for calming the body, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and strengthening daily routines. She checks what is working and adjusts the approach over time.
Her approach suits someone who wants practical tools along with space to talk honestly. She accepts clients across locations and offers sessions consistent with the site's booking process. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach emphasize clear conversation, checking in about what feels most pressing, and adapting the pace to the client. It helps with stress, self-esteem, and relationship-related concerns where being heard matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. In remote sessions this often looks like setting short homework tasks, reviewing thought records together, and practicing new skills between appointments. CBT is commonly used for anxiety and depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills include techniques for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. In virtual sessions, the therapist can coach short breathing or grounding exercises and walk through step-by-step plans for handling difficult moments. This can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in a conversational, practical way that mixes listening with skill-building. Sessions often include mindfulness, thought-challenging, and emotion regulation techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience providing counseling services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland. Her listed location for practice is Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
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 are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start 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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