Kimberly Ennis

Evidence-informed social work with practical skills

LCSW North Carolina

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

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers her practice on evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing on 15 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered stance that attends to each person's cultural and environmental context, offering an inclusive and compassionate space for exploration and change. Kimberly earned her degrees in psychology and social work from East Carolina University and holds an active North Carolina LCSW license (NC LCSW C006251).

Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

She also works with a range of related issues such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, and difficulties arising from divorce or disaster. Kimberly frames therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients build skills, clarify values, and pursue practical ways to cope and grow.

Practical approaches and accessible online care

Kimberly frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another tool she draws on to help people clarify values, practice acceptance of difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when those skills fit a client's needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on what is most helpful for progress and daily functioning.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused therapeutic work tailored to each person's circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is Kimberly's therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based, using evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy along with mindfulness, DBT skills, ACT, and EMDR when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations, which informs her focus on culture and environment in care.

What are Kimberly's credentials and practice location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C006251.

Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?

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

Which session formats are available for therapy?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are required to begin working with Kimberly?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English