Kimberly "Kim" Davis
LCSW
Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles
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- Focus on anger
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical skill building
About Kimberly
She describes a direct, compassionate style in sessions. Kim focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at reducing overwhelm and building skills that work in daily life.
Her background includes work at Ft. Knox where she learned to analyze patterns of behavior and address post-traumatic stress. She has served as a social work director in a hospital and as clinical director of a substance abuse center. She also worked in crisis units and led a homeless shelter for more than four years.
Kim lists trauma and substance use among her special interests and also helps people with relationship concerns, anger, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions.
Sessions emphasize practical tools, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. Kim aims to help people make realistic changes that fit their day-to-day routines. She welcomes conversations about goals and next steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and homework that can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences. This approach looks at how past events influence current feelings and behaviors and emphasizes gradual processing and safety when moving through difficult material.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend and adjust methods as therapy progresses. That means strategies can change if something is not helping.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins without needing a long commute. It can also give options like shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and tools to what works best for each person.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Kentucky
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Kentucky)
- LCSW · No. 256353
- NPI
- 1013338102
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly help with?
She works with people facing trauma, substance use, anger, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and relationship-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and practical, with an emphasis on small, doable steps and building coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in behavioral health roles, including hospital social work and crisis services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 according to therapist 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.