Therapist profile
Kimberly McKenzie, LMSW
Licensed LMSW - Stress and addictions
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- CBT methods
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and abuse
About Kimberly
Kimberly McKenzie is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, and family-related concerns. Kimberly uses talk-based work to help people manage pressing problems and feel less overwhelmed.
Her approach centers on practical strategies and clear conversation. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions often involve identifying thoughts, trying new actions, and reviewing what helps in daily life.
Kimberly also addresses related issues such as body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and coping after disasters. She works with people concerned about divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, first responder stress, gender dysphoria, guilt, shame, hearing impairment, and impulsivity.
In a typical meeting she listens, asks specific questions, and suggests practical steps to test between-session. The focus is on small, usable changes rather than long theoretical discussion. Progress is reviewed together so plans can be adjusted as needed.
People who prefer straightforward guidance about behavior, thinking, and coping tend to find this style helpful. To begin, follow the online steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How CBT and online sessions can work together
CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going, then testing small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related patterns by breaking problems into concrete steps and practicing new responses.The therapist also uses straightforward talk and behavioral experiments to address relationship and family-related concerns, trauma symptoms, and issues like body image or codependency. These approaches aim to make daily coping more manageable through clear tasks and reviewable progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, and she will adjust methods as needed in collaboration with the client. That process helps decide which techniques to try and how quickly to change them.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter spot without needing to be on camera. These practical advantages often help people maintain regular work on their goals.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship challenges, and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, talk-based work grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors and test small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMSW credential in Michigan and practices there.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.