Kimberly Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps.
01About Kimberly
Kimberly Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. She speaks plainly and guides clients toward practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship strain. Her focus is on small, steady moves that help people get back to daily life and meaningful goals.
With 16 years of experience, Kimberly draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs.
Background and approach
She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns and learn new responses. She brings acceptance and commitment tools to help people identify values and take clear action toward them. Her background includes work across rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance use settings.
That experience gave her practice helping people with mood disorders, bipolar conditions, co-occurring challenges, and complex grief. She has also supported people managing chronic illness, pain, and life transitions. Sessions aim to be direct and collaborative.
Kimberly frames therapy as a joint project where practical strategies and emotional understanding meet. She adapts conversations to each person’s pace and priorities and creates a plan that can change as progress happens. People who choose her often want steady, realistic plans for moving forward.
She emphasizes coping skills, clearer communication, and rebuilding daily routines so clients can pursue hope and goals again.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 4056 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1699235440 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kimberly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Kimberly names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods Kimberly names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Kimberly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters most to them and take steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thinking patterns and practicing new, more helpful behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kimberly works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and daily life. She adjusts strategies across sessions so the plan fits what is actually helping and what feels manageable.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for tracking mood, getting brief coaching, or checking in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health schedules while still using the same therapeutic tools described above.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Kimberly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, relationship strain, and mood disorders including bipolar.
What is Kimberly's general approach in sessions?
Conversations are collaborative and practical, using tools from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed approaches to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does she bring?
Kimberly has 16 years of professional experience across rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance use care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as AL LPC, and practices from Alabama.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kimberly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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