Dr. Kimberly Carroll

Dr. Kimberly Carroll helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, career transitions, ADHD, and related concerns. Dr. Carroll is a psychologist based in Arizona with twenty years of experience and an approachable, down-to-earth manner.

She earned a doctorate in psychology in 2002 and has held an Arizona psychologist license (AZ Psychologist PSY-003751) since 2005. Her work focuses on teenagers and adults, and she combines practical strategies with straightforward conversation. She values honesty in the therapeutic relationship and invites feedback throughout the process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a frequent foundation of her sessions. With CBT she helps people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors, then practice choices that reflect real goals. She teaches skills clients can keep using after sessions end.

Dr. Carroll also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered approaches to balance skill-building with attention to values and the person’s experience. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential perspectives sometimes shape how she helps clients manage strong emotions and find meaning during life changes.

Her style is warm, accepting, and occasionally humorous. She works collaboratively, setting clear goals and tracking progress. If a challenge needs extra perspective, she will ask permission to consult with colleagues to broaden the options for care.

How these approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when strong feelings get in the way. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different choices to change feelings and behavior. CBT is practical and skill-based, which can fit well into short-term goals online. Client-Centered Therapy places attention on the person’s experience, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That discussion guides whether sessions emphasize values, skill-building, or reflective exploration, and adjustments can be made as needs change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, making it simpler to schedule during work breaks, or letting people use shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people stay consistent with skill practice and make steady progress toward managing anger, stress, or other concerns.