- Work and wellbeing
- Structured skills
- Mindfulness-based
About Kimberly
Kimberly Root is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life. Kimberly writes treatment plans to match each person's goals and situation.
With nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach in Michigan, she has supported people facing trauma, emotional abuse, and physical injury as well as those coping with career pressures and grief. Her background includes work with mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, addictive behavior, and persistent low self-worth.
Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve attention. These tools are mixed to fit what the person needs in the moment.
Sessions are interactive and respectful. Kimberly aims to listen first, then offer concrete strategies and homework that are realistic for daily life. She avoids labels and focuses on steps that can lead to clearer thinking and calmer reactions.
People who want structured support for work stress, relationship strain, or ongoing mood problems may find her approach helpful. If you want practical tools and a steady, collaborative guide through change, Kimberly can help map the next steps.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness work online
Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can ease anxiety and depression. CBT sessions focus on clear steps and practical homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.Dialectical behavior therapy provides tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. In a few sessions clients often learn concrete skills for calming intense feelings and handling conflict without escalating.
Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These exercises are brief and can be repeated between sessions to support steady progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs, adjusting strategies as you go. This is a collaborative process where feedback helps guide what comes next.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time around work or family commitments. Talk with Kimberly about how to weave therapeutic skills into your daily routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kimberly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and family problems.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is warm and interactive. She combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to create practical, goal-focused plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach in Michigan.
What credential and region should I expect?
She holds an LMSW, listed as a Michigan LMSW, 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 is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kimberly?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.