Kimberly Root

Kimberly Root is a Licensed Master Social Worker who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. She offers a down-to-earth approach and aims to help people take small steps that add up to real change.

Root works in Michigan and brings nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach. She has supported people facing depression, trauma, emotional abuse, and adjustment after physical injury. She also helps with addictions, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes.

Her style is warm and interactive. Conversations focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labels. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and paced to match what feels doable.

Root draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach coping skills and emotional regulation. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help people stay present and reduce reactivity.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools for communication, stronger boundaries, or better ways to handle intense emotions. She also supports those managing caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, and first responder issues. If someone is ready to try a new path, Root offers guidance and practical steps toward change.

How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness work online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often uses clear goals and simple exercises to practice between sessions, which can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and depression.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It includes tools for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that many people find useful when anger or impulsive reactions are a concern.

Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting carried away by them. Short mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and support steadier mood during stressful times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That decision is revisited as needed so the plan stays useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions while focusing on skills practice, clear goal setting, and real-world problem solving.