Kimberly McKenzie

Practical, compassionate care for lasting change

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Kimberly McKenzie is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and related concerns. She draws on her LMSW training to create practical, individualized plans and communicates with sensitivity and respect.

Background and approach

Kimberly emphasizes empowerment and partners with clients to identify goals and develop steps toward meaningful change. Her approach blends structured, evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance.

She works with a range of concerns including depression, relationship and family issues, LGBT matters, and behavioral health challenges such as substance use and impulse control.

Additional focuses include body image, chronic pain and disability, codependency, communication problems, control issues, coping with disasters, divorce and separation, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and support for hearing impaired clients. Kimberly adapts sessions to each person nd tailors dialogue and strategies to fit individual needs.

She encourages clients to view the decision to seek help as an act of courage and offers steady guidance while clients work toward a more fulfilling life.

CBT-informed care and flexible online options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many behavioral concerns. Kimberly uses CBT principles to build practical skills and measurable steps toward clients' goals, pairing technique with real-world practice.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kimberly treats this as a collaborative exploration. She works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts strategies over time so the treatment fits the person rather than requiring the person to fit a model.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and to choose formats that match their comfort and lifestyle while maintaining consistent progress toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and LGBT-related issues among other challenges listed in her profile.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The work is collaborative and practical, using structured, evidence-informed techniques alongside empathic support to tailor a plan to each client's needs.

How many years has she been practicing?

The therapist brings 24 years of professional experience to her work supporting people with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801091899.

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

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

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflicts

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English