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Kimberly Lackey

Compassionate, strengths-based counseling with practical tools

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Lackey is a licensed mental health counselor in North Carolina with 25 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, motivation, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and career or workplace stress. Kimberly emphasizes clients' strengths and lived knowledge, helping them apply those resources to navigate life changes and pursue goals like greater self-love, purpose, or improved relationships.

Her approach blends client-centered care with structured, goal-oriented techniques including cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused work. Kimberly aims to create a collaborative therapeutic process that honors each person’s perspective while offering practical tools for coping and problem solving.

She welcomes individuals seeking support around topics like gender dysphoria, codependency, hospice and end-of-life concerns, sexuality, and women’s issues, and tailors interventions to fit each client’s priorities and pace.

Beginning therapy is often a brave step, and Kimberly encourages prospective clients by acknowledging that courage while guiding them through a supportive, strengths-based path toward clearer coping, renewed confidence, and meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Change

Kimberly uses a mix of client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore their values, identity, and goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

She may also employ solution-focused techniques that help clients clarify short-term goals and discover immediate steps that move them forward. Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist and client collaborate to determine which approaches best match the client’s needs, preferences, and objectives, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional, fit sessions into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief and loss, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem, addictions, relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career and workplace concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and pursue measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist brings 25 years of professional work experience to her practice, drawing on long-term clinical exposure across a range of concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and how is that shown?
She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 4877.
Can non-local or international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services within the scope of her North Carolina practice.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed 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, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English