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Kimberly Madison

Kimberly Madison

LICSW

Alabama

Practical support for stress and workplace strain

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Profile summary

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Alabama · 5940C
NPI
1366269318
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Focus on resilience
  • Faith informed care
  • Practical skill building

About Kimberly

Kimberly Madison is a licensed independent clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She practices in Alabama and centers sessions on building resilience and clearer self-understanding. Kimberly aims to guide people toward practical ways to cope with workplace strain and relationship tension.

She often listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, then helps them try different ways of responding. Sessions include time to name feelings, learn new coping skills, and set small goals that fit everyday life. Kimberly uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs.

People come to her for concerns such as social anxiety, isolation, self-esteem struggles, and communication problems. She also supports those coping with chronic illness or pain, body image worries, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment. Her work includes attention to women's mental health and workplace issues.

Kimberly describes her practice as faith-informed, and she invites clients to bring whatever matters most to them into the room. She aims for a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and works collaboratively on steps toward change. With four years of clinical experience, she balances practical skill-building with exploring meaning and purpose.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How her therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small steps that match those values even when emotions are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace strain because it focuses on living a meaningful life rather than removing every uncomfortable feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and social anxiety because it includes practical tools for daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they pick methods to try and adjust as needed so the work fits the person and their situation.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. One clear benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy schedule, making it easier to have check-ins during a break or to avoid travel time. Online sessions can also allow shorter targeted meetings for skill practice or regular weekly sessions for steady progress. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kimberly help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family concerns, plus related issues like self-esteem, workplace problems, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps name patterns, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an AL LICSW - a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Alabama.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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