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Kimberly Smith

Compassionate guidance for rebuilding hope

LPC Alabama

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Smith is an Alabama-licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She brings a practical focus on coping skills and recovery, helping clients develop clearer coping strategies for issues such as panic, bipolar symptoms, substance problems, chronic pain and illness, and relationship or parenting difficulties. Her work also addresses patterns like codependency, communication struggles, shame and guilt, and feelings of isolation.

Her approach is grounded in respectful, compassionate care that honors each person’s life story while emphasizing forward movement and hope. Kimberly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods to tailor treatment to a client’s needs.

She has experience across rehabilitation counseling and mental health settings, offering support for co-occurring disorders and complex presentations while prioritizing collaborative planning and practical tools. Clients seeking a therapist who blends symptom-focused strategies with person-centered validation may find Kimberly’s style a good match.

She aims to empower individuals to identify goals, build resilience, and take concrete steps toward a more fulfilling life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Kimberly often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic attacks, mood symptoms, and many daily stressors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to meaningful action when facing chronic illness, grief, or persistent pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly emphasizes collaboration to determine what fits best for each person. She will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to blend techniques from different methods when appropriate, ensuring an individualized plan that targets both symptom relief and long-term resilience.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Alabama or abroad, allowing clients to use therapy alongside daily responsibilities while still working toward tangible changes and improved coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and related mood and impulse challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The practice combines person-centered care with evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed work to build practical coping skills and emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has 16 years of professional experience, including roles in rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance abuse settings.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential AL LPC 4056 and practices out of Alabama.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Kimberly provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English