- CBT informed
- Focus on codependency
- Practical coping skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly McKenzie is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She brings 24 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. She aims to meet people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kimberly frames therapy as a practical step toward a more balanced life.
She focuses on clear, straightforward talk that identifies what feels stuck and why. Sessions are shaped around each person’s real needs, not a one-size plan. Kimberly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can alter daily routines and moods.
Her background includes long-term work with people managing substance use and survivors of abuse. She also supports those facing relationship strain, body image concerns, chronic illness or pain, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Codependency and communication patterns are part of her regular focus.
In sessions, she helps clients break problems into manageable steps. That can mean changing a thought pattern, practicing new communication skills, or building a plan for safer coping. The tone is practical and encouraging, with an aim to empower people to try different approaches.
To begin, she asks questions about current challenges and goals, then collaborates on a plan. Progress is tracked in simple ways so clients can see what’s working. The work is paced to what each person can handle and adjust as needed.
How CBT and practical approaches work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Sessions often include simple exercises and homework to try between visits.The practice also emphasizes skill-building for coping and communication. That can mean learning ways to manage cravings, set boundaries around codependent patterns, or try different responses in tense conversations. These are taught with clear steps and repeated practice so skills become easier to use day to day.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, past efforts, and what feels doable. Together they will pick techniques that match the person's needs and adjust them over time if something isn’t working.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep progress steady between appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and make it easier to continue work after relocations or schedule changes.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. Other areas include trauma and abuse, relationship stress, body image, chronic pain and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct, practical, and compassionate. Sessions focus on concrete steps and thinking patterns that can be tried between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed master social worker with 24 years of professional experience working with people who have anxiety, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and practices with a focus on issues relevant to that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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