- Practical coping strategies
- Respectful and sensitive
- CBT-informed tools
About Kimberly
Kimberly McKenzie is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She brings decades of experience to sessions and focuses on clear, direct support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns. Kimberly aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they begin change.
She meets each person where they are and tailors conversations and plans to fit individual needs. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on real steps to manage symptoms and day-to-day problems. Kimberly uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background spans many settings over 24 years, giving her experience with issues such as depression, relationship strain, family concerns, body image, chronic pain and illness, and coping after disasters. She has also worked with people facing codependency, communication struggles, control issues, and substance use concerns.
Kimberly pays attention to identity-related stress and supports people dealing with LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, and the guilt and shame that sometimes follow trauma. She also has experience with first responder issues and with clients who are hearing impaired.
Her style is collaborative and empowering. Kimberly helps people set practical goals, develop coping strategies, and build skills they can use outside sessions. She encourages small, doable steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
She meets each person where they are and tailors conversations and plans to fit individual needs. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on real steps to manage symptoms and day-to-day problems. Kimberly uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background spans many settings over 24 years, giving her experience with issues such as depression, relationship strain, family concerns, body image, chronic pain and illness, and coping after disasters. She has also worked with people facing codependency, communication struggles, control issues, and substance use concerns.
Kimberly pays attention to identity-related stress and supports people dealing with LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, and the guilt and shame that sometimes follow trauma. She also has experience with first responder issues and with clients who are hearing impaired.
Her style is collaborative and empowering. Kimberly helps people set practical goals, develop coping strategies, and build skills they can use outside sessions. She encourages small, doable steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflicts
Additional focus areas
Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How CBT Shapes Online Work and Practical Coping
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches people to notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different, healthier responses. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and behaviors related to addiction.In session Kimberly uses CBT-informed techniques to set clear goals and practice skills. She helps clients break problems down into manageable steps and track small changes over time. Sessions aim to be collaborative so the person and therapist choose what fits best for the client's goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss what methods make sense based on symptoms, daily life, and what the client wants to change. She adjusts techniques and pace as needed so people can use skills between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady work on coping skills and thought patterns without requiring major disruptions to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as body image and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She tailors plans to each person's needs and focuses on usable skills.
What is her professional background?
Kimberly has 24 years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with diverse presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.