- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Veteran perspective
About Kimberly
Kimberly O'Day is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience. She served in the Army and lived overseas before settling in Colorado. Kimberly draws on her life experience and clinical background to support people facing emotional challenges.
She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. She also works with people dealing with self-esteem struggles, LGBT questions, and codependency. Kimberly believes clients are the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on.
Her background includes community mental health work across a range of settings. She also volunteers at an equine rescue and rehab, where she helps care for and socialize horses. Kimberly holds a certificate in equine assisted psychotherapy and maintains her Colorado LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW for Clinical Social Worker.
In sessions she uses straightforward methods to address what's happening now. She relies on person-centered listening, practical thinking skills, and motivation-focused conversations to help people change behaviors. She also draws from techniques that teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Kimberly aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. She invites people to share what they want to work on and to set goals that fit their daily life. The work tends to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what people say, helps them name their feelings, and follows their priorities. This approach supports people who need a calm space to tell their story and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and handling conflict. It includes short, teachable strategies for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can fit into daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods collaboratively. She encourages input from the person seeking help so the plan reflects what they want to change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a quick check-in between other commitments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to practice new skills in real-life settings and to keep momentum between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use challenges. Her focus also includes self-esteem, LGBT issues, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kimberly uses a warm, person-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She combines that with practical skills work and motivation-focused conversations.
How long has she been practicing?
She has over 15 years of professional social work experience, including roles in community mental health settings and veteran-related work.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organized and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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