- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Relationship communication
About Kimberly
Kimberly Smiley is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and depression. Kimberly also notes a particular interest in young adult issues and workplace stress that often show up during early career and life transitions.
Her approach starts with practical conversation. She listens to current problems and helps people name what matters most. Sessions tend to focus on small, actionable steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Kimberly uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and tell clearer stories about their lives. She also draws on Solution-Focused and Systemic ideas when relationships or family patterns are central to the issue.
She aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented. Expect joint planning of specific steps between sessions and regular check-ins on progress. Discussions cover things like communication habits, coping during big life changes, and improving confidence in new roles.
Kimberly works with adults dealing with the pressures of early adulthood, including those leaving home, starting work, or navigating relationship and identity questions. Prospective clients in Florida will find a clinician who blends practical techniques and conversation to address immediate concerns while exploring longer-term patterns.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Kimberly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and is often used for stress, anxiety and depression.She also uses Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This method can be useful when identity, life purpose or recurring relationship patterns are the core concern. Narrative work helps separate a person from a problem and find new meanings.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kimberly will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sheregularly checks in and adjusts plans based on what is helpful and practical.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, work shifts, or commuting schedules and can support regular check-ins without long travel. Therapists often adapt techniques so exercises and homework fit into everyday life, helping people practice changes between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, trauma and depression. Young adult issues and workplace problems are explicitly listed as focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on discussion and small, actionable steps. She mixes thought-focused work with narrative and systemic ideas when relationships matter.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as noted in her profile.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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