Kimberly Herring

Compassionate, experienced counselor using practical approaches

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Kimberly Herring is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience working across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Background and approach

Over her career she has supported people with single diagnoses and co-occurring conditions, provided individual and group therapy, and served in roles ranging from rape crisis and trauma recovery work to treatment in correctional settings. Much of her background is rooted in the non-profit sector where she developed a practical, skills-oriented approach to care.

Her style blends several therapeutic traditions to match each person's needs rather than following a single formula. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for its clear, problem-solving tools, and also integrates dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when appropriate.

Kimberly emphasizes meeting people where they are, building on existing strengths, and offering direct feedback alongside empathic listening. She aims to help clients learn skills, address trauma and related concerns, and reconnect with an authentic sense of self while working collaboratively toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Flexibility

Kimberly often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. She also integrates client-centered techniques that prioritize empathic listening and validation so clients feel understood while they explore changes in their lives. When emotional regulation or distress tolerance is a central issue she may draw on dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to teach concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that chosen techniques fit each person's situation and learning style rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Florida-based licensed professionals and allow clients to practice skills and receive feedback in ways that suit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

Her practice includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as codependency and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses an eclectic mix of methods with an emphasis on collaborative work and skills building, often incorporating client-centered listening alongside structured techniques from CBT and DBT when they fit the client's goals.

How much experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 20 years of clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, including work in non-profit programs, rape crisis and trauma recovery roles, and correctional environments.

What credentials and location are associated with her practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH18712.

Can clients access services in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDomestic violenceFamily problemsSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English