- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Behavioral work
About Kimberly
Kimberly Neal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 19 years of experience. She is licensed in Georgia as an LPC and works in Florida. She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger among her areas of focus.
She combines psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic ideas in sessions. That means conversations look at past patterns, current behaviors, and personal values. Kimberly uses trauma-informed practices and practical techniques to help people manage strong feelings and recurring reactions.
Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, behavioral activation, and person-centered methods. She also uses role-playing, mindfulness and relaxation skills, and therapeutic confrontation when appropriate. She discusses lifestyle factors like play, exercise, and nutrition as part of long-term coping.
Kimberly has worked with a wide range of people over nearly two decades. Her background includes work with LGBTQ clients, individuals involved in corrections, child-welfare connected clients, people with autism, and those with chronic health conditions. She has experience across the lifespan from childhood into late adulthood.
In sessions she focuses on building coping strategies for anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, OCD, ADHD, oppositional issues, and substance use or dual-diagnosis. She invites clients to identify goals and to practice specific skills between meetings. The approach is conversational and practical, aimed at reducing intense reactions and increasing everyday functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kimberly uses a mix of established techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anxiety, anger patterns, and compulsive behaviors by teaching practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and responses.Behavioral Activation concentrates on increasing activities that boost mood and reduce avoidance. It is useful for depression, low motivation, and for breaking cycles that make anger or withdrawal worse. Mindfulness and relaxation skills teach simple practices to reduce immediate reactivity and to calm the body during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss these methods with each person and decide together which techniques fit the client's goals and daily life. That collaborative process can change as progress is made and needs evolve.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like CBT, behavioral activation, and mindfulness to work well across different session arrangements.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and anger among other concerns such as substance use and chronic illness.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She blends psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches and uses trauma-informed practices to address patterns, behaviors, and personal values.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations and a range of presenting issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in Georgia as an LPC; her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.