Kimberlee VanBurch

Collaborative, culturally aware LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW New Jersey

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kimberlee

Kimberlee VanBurch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions by working collaboratively to identify goals and build practical coping skills. Kimberlee combines a person-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each individual's needs and cultural context.

Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness-based practices, and client-centered principles, allowing her to address issues like grief, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and family concerns. Kimberlee emphasizes a strength-based, culturally sensitive framework that recognizes how background and relationships shape mental health.

She encourages clients to take gradual steps toward meaningful change and offers steady guidance during periods of conflict and adjustment.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Kimberlee uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and difficulties with sleep or focus. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her work and emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance skills to support coping with painful thoughts and life transitions. She also draws on client-centered principles, offering empathic listening and collaboration to shape treatment around each person's goals and cultural background.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberlee partners with clients to explore which methods feel most useful, adjusting techniques over time based on progress, preferences, and the specific challenges presented. This joint decision-making helps ensure that interventions align with a client's values and day-to-day life.

Online therapy with Kimberlee is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These options provide flexibility for different communication styles and allow ongoing work on skill-building, processing, and problem solving from locations that work best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberlee commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, parenting and family difficulties, ADHD, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered, blending practical skills work with compassionate listening to help clients pursue clear goals and manage symptoms.

What is her professional background and experience?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing care to individuals and families in New Jersey.

What credentials and location are associated with her practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey; her license is NJ LCSW 44SC05462200.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English