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Kimberly Smiley

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LMFT Florida

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Smiley is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She draws on evidence-informed tools to help clients build confidence, address self-esteem concerns, and navigate family and relational conflicts.

Background and approach

Kimberly approaches each person with sensitivity and respect, shaping conversations and treatment to reflect their distinct circumstances and goals. Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning and practical problem solving suited to each client's situation.

She offers therapeutic support for issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, midlife transitions, workplace difficulties, and questions of life purpose and self-love. Kimberly encourages clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and works to create an environment where progress is steady and individualized.

Approaches That Translate to Online Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe and make new meaning of their life stories, often supporting work around identity, self-esteem, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will work together with clients to explore which methods feel most useful based on their goals, history, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to continue care from different locations within Florida. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to access therapeutic tools and support in ways that suit their day-to-day routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or family problems, plus related areas such as self-esteem, workplace issues, and questions around life purpose.
What is Kimberly's therapeutic style?
Her work blends cognitive behavioral techniques with narrative and solution-focused strategies in a collaborative, respectful manner tailored to each client's needs.
How long has she practiced therapy?
Kimberly has seven years of professional experience practicing as a therapist.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida with licence number FL LMFT MT4628 and provides services from that state.
Can clients who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Kimberly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English