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Kimberly Davis

Therapist · Alabama

LICSW - Stress and Mood Concerns

Kimberly Davis
Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Alabama · 1911c
NPI
1649338690
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Mindfulness practices

About Kimberly

Kimberly Davis is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of everyday struggles like sleep, eating, parenting, and career questions.

Kimberly has worked in many settings, including crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric care, detox, residential programs, re-entry correctional facilities, outpatient services, and independent contract roles. That range informs a practical approach to common and complex problems.

Her work is client-centered and direct. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying skills, strengths, and resources the person already has.

Therapy with Kimberly aims to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping by teaching new skills and behaviors. She and the client decide together which techniques fit best, and she uses tools from several approaches rather than a single fixed method.

Kimberly emphasizes realistic steps people can use between sessions. She helps clients notice patterns, practice new ways of responding, and build a steadier foundation for change. Her style is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to the challenges a person brings into the room.

How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and the patterns that keep people stuck. It helps identify how feelings link to actions and relationships, and it can be useful for addressing intense emotions and recurring interaction patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and choices, offering space to talk through problems while the therapist follows the client’s lead and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques can change as needs shift, mixing emotional focus, skill-building, and mindfulness when helpful.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow conversations without travel time. It also allows relying on audio-only or shorter sessions when a quieter setup or lower bandwidth is helpful. Ask about current session options when you schedule the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

JealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and related concerns.

What therapeutic approach does she use?

She uses a client-centered approach and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to find what works for each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience across crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox settings, residential programs, re-entry correctional facilities, outpatient care, and independent contract work.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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