- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and addiction
About Kimberly
Kimberly Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 16 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and other mood-related struggles.
She has worked across rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance abuse settings. That background shaped her approach to coping skills, stress management, and supporting people through addiction and complicated grief. Kimberly also has experience working with clients who have bipolar disorder and co-occurring conditions.
Her stated methods include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In sessions she focuses on helping people name difficult emotions and notice the patterns that keep them stuck. She uses practical techniques aimed at everyday life, such as grounding, thought work, and communication strategies.
Kimberly describes her role as helping people move forward toward clearer goals and more hope. She listens for what matters most and works alongside each person to try new ways of responding to old problems. Progress is handled step by step, with attention to immediate coping as well as longer-term changes.
People who want support with life transitions, chronic stress, addiction recovery, relationship strain, or mood swings may find her approach direct and skills-oriented. Sessions emphasize practical tools, stronger emotional awareness, and clearer next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and the patterns they create in relationships and personal behavior. It helps people name feelings, understand how those feelings drive reactions, and practice new ways of responding.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, then committing to actions that align with personal values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance has become a habit.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current responses to intimacy, trust, and conflict. It can help people who feel stuck in repeating relational patterns or who struggle with closeness and distance.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting methods over time rather than sticking to a single plan.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, eliminating travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or enabling phone-only visits when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use different methods remotely to practice emotion-focused work, ACT exercises, and CBT skill-building while keeping sessions practical and goal-oriented.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and related mood difficulties.
What therapeutic style should I expect?
Her approach mixes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with ACT, CBT, client-centered, and attachment-based work to help name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience across rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance abuse settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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