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Kimberly Cardozo

Compassionate support with practical strategies

LCSW California

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Cardozo is an LCSW licensed in California who brings 15 years of professional experience to her clinical work.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and compassion fatigue, and she draws on a mix of practical therapies to tailor care to each person's needs. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping conversations and plans around what an individual finds most useful.

Clients can expect a therapist who blends evidence-informed methods with attention to a person's life context, addressing issues such as attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, and challenges like guilt, shame, and isolation. Kimberly also works with concerns including panic attacks, social anxiety, questions of life purpose, and the development of self-love.

She frames change as a collaborative process and supports clients through the often-difficult decision to pursue greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kimberly commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and social fears. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and mindfulness skills to help people tolerate difficult emotions and pursue meaningful life directions.

She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship; this helps clients feel heard and supported while practical strategies are explored. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together, and she collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to engage in reflective conversations, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, and compassion fatigue, and also focuses on related areas such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines empathy and practical techniques, tailoring sessions to individual needs and emphasizing sensitivity and respect in the therapeutic relationship.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the license CA LCSW 23909 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English