- Work and wellbeing
- Strengths-focused
- Practical coaching
About Kimberli
Kimberli "Kim" Cumming is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. She brings 25 years of experience to conversations about self-esteem, coping, and work and wellbeing. Kim focuses on practical support and coaching to help clients find clearer direction and better balance in daily life.
Her approach centers on collaboration and strengths. Sessions emphasize self-compassion, clearer communication, and reducing isolation. Kim works with people navigating leadership pressures, midlife shifts, and the emotional fallout of separation and family conflict.
In the room she aims for straightforward, respectful dialogue. Conversations explore patterns, identify small changes, and build skills that fit into real schedules. She uses coaching elements alongside therapy to help clients set goals and try new behaviors between sessions.
Kim’s background includes long experience in counseling individuals through caregiving stress, attachment concerns, and mood challenges. Her work often addresses aging and geriatric issues, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose. She draws on that history to offer practical tools and steady support.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and attention to concrete next steps. Kim helps people clarify priorities, practice communication, and strengthen resilience. Those seeking a pragmatic, person-centered approach may find her style suited to workplace and personal transitions.
How client-centered methods translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, reflection, and nonjudgmental support to help people better understand their feelings and decisions. This approach can help with stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and finding purpose.Kim pairs that person-focused approach with practical coaching. Together the therapist and client set clear goals, try communication skills, and create manageable steps for workplace and life changes. The emphasis is on collaboration - deciding what feels most useful and adjusting as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity during life transitions, so themes like midlife change, caregiving stress, or leadership pressure can be addressed without repeating background information at every visit.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will help identify whether the person-centered, coaching, or a blend of approaches best matches goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does Kim help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include midlife concerns, caregiver stress, and mood difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing strengths and practical steps. Sessions often include coaching elements to set goals and practice new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience working with individuals on workplace challenges, leadership pressure, and personal transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.