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Kimberley Haley

Kimberley Haley

LMHC

Therapist · Massachusetts · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy focused on goals

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  • CBT informed
  • Trauma aware
  • Goal focused

About Kimberley

Kimberley Haley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. She brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and emotional overwhelm. Kimberley aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly and begin to feel some relief.

She uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people stay grounded and make new meaning from painful experiences. Kimberley blends these approaches into clear, step-by-step plans so clients know what to try between meetings.

Much of her work has involved trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, including panic and post-traumatic stress. She has many years of experience supporting people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, caregiving for relatives with disabilities, and challenges around intimacy, sexuality, or identity. Anger and self-esteem concerns are also part of her practice.

Kimberley has experience working with addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive patterns, and she can help people who are navigating major life changes or chronic health issues. She pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns as they affect each person’s story.

Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying problems, setting specific goals, and trying concrete tools. Clients who want guidance, pacing, and clear homework between sessions may find this approach helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityFamily problemsFertility issuesIntellectual disabilityJealousyMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work

Kimberley commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based ideas to help people reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.

She also brings elements of narrative therapy, which helps people tell and reframe their life stories so painful events sit alongside strengths and choices. Deciding which mix of methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then try approaches that feel workable together.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, or remove the need to be on camera if a phone conversation is preferable. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and narrative work to remote sessions so clients keep practicing between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Massachusetts
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Massachusetts)
LMHC · No. 5854
NPI
1891820601

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kimberley address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and related issues such as addictions and bipolar symptoms.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and goal oriented, using cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and narrative elements to help people change patterns and make sense of difficult experiences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings about 20 years of professional experience working with individuals facing trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, and caregiving-related stress.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, practicing from Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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