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Kimberly Tomlinson

Kimberly Tomlinson

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 20+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for anger and life stress

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  • 20 years experience
  • LMHC in Florida
  • Client-centered approach

About Kimberly

Kimberly Tomlinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other stressful life challenges. She greets clients with a calm, direct approach and emphasizes practical steps people can use right away. Her tone is steady and encouraging for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

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

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

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.
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