Therapist profile
Kimberly Downing, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Stress and Codependency support
Continue with KimberlyWhere Kimberly stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Maryland / LC15171
- NPI
- 1912454398
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Downing is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Kimberly also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens without judgment and encourages people to notice what they are feeling. Sessions focus on practical steps that make daily life easier, such as skills for managing intense emotions, strategies to reduce anxious thinking, and ways to rebuild confidence.
Kimberly uses a mix of methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential thinking, and mindfulness. That means she pays attention to a person's immediate concerns, the thoughts that keep problems going, and techniques to regulate overwhelming emotions. Mindfulness skills are used to bring attention back to the present moment.
In session she helps people name patterns that lead to putting others first and practice alternatives that feel manageable. Conversations are aimed at clearer boundaries, steadier moods, and more reliable self-care routines. She supports people who want concrete tools rather than broad theory.
Someone meeting Kimberly can expect practical skill-building and steady, direct feedback. She accepts clients who speak English and works with international clients as well. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to begin sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy in her work means she focuses on what matters most to the person in the moment, providing a listening stance and reflective feedback to help people clarify their concerns. This approach helps when someone is trying to name patterns like people-pleasing or chronic caretaking.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to test new ways of thinking. That method is practical for anxiety, low mood, and habits that sustain codependent patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs because they remove travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and return to session with concrete examples to work on together.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus concerns like codependency and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Kimberly listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix talking with skill practice for managing emotions and thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and works from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.