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Kimberly Root

Effective, practical therapy for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Root is a licensed social worker based in Michigan who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With nine years of clinical experience, she blends practical talk therapy with coaching-style support to help clients set goals, build coping skills, and address challenges such as depression, addiction, grief, bipolar concerns, and anger.

Her practice also attends to related issues like attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, eating-related difficulties, and communication or control problems. Her approach is collaborative and interactive, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, elements of dialectical behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to match each person’s needs.

She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and works to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the individual rather than relying on labels. Kimberly aims to empower clients to make changes that feel sustainable and aligned with their values.

Those seeking support can expect a warm, compassionate clinician who prioritizes sensitivity and practical skill-building. She encourages prospective clients who are ready to take steps toward improvement to reach out and begin the process of finding a good therapeutic fit.

How Kimberly’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. Online CBT sessions typically involve structured conversations, skill practice, and homework assignments that can be reviewed during video or phone appointments.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Delivered remotely, DBT-informed techniques can help people manage intense emotions and improve communication through guided practice and real-time coaching during sessions or messaging.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and needs and then tailors a plan that may blend CBT, DBT strategies, and mindfulness exercises. Together they track progress and adjust methods to find what fits best for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, skills-based care while accommodating a range of schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kimberly works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with dialectical behavior therapy techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients learn coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach with people facing a variety of emotional and practical challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801095051.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English