Kimberly Tomlinson
LMHC
Compassionate counselor for anger and life stress
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- 20 years experience
- LMHC in Florida
- Client-centered approach
About Kimberly
With 20 years of experience, she draws on several therapy styles to match a person’s needs. She often blends client-centered listening with emotion-focused work to help people notice and understand strong feelings. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Dialectical strategies can help with emotional regulation when feelings run high.
Kimberly offers support for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, and challenges related to identity and relationships. She also lists focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
Her practice can include Christian-based counseling if that is a good fit for the client. Sessions are framed around clear goals and practical skills, with room for talking through painful history when needed. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, tools to practice between sessions, and a collaborative plan for change.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. International clients may be accommodated; confirm session options when booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns that began early in life. It helps people understand how past bonds shape current reactions and relationship habits. This approach can be useful for those who want to change how they connect and respond to others.Client-centered therapy centers on being listened to without judgment. The therapist follows the person’s pace, reflecting feelings and helping them find their own solutions. This style supports people who need steady, respectful listening while they sort through difficult emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral experiments to feel better. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger-related patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and needs evolve.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help people practice skills in real life and support steady progress.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMHC · No. MH8998
- NPI
- 1437282456
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 Kimberly address?
She works with anger, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and many life stressors. The profile lists additional focuses such as ADHD, grief, addictions, and parenting stress.
How would she describe her approach?
Her style is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with emotion-focused work and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize understanding feelings and practicing small, useful skills between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of issues, including mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and is based in Florida.
Which languages are available and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and the profile indicates international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the 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.