Therapist profile
Kimberly Ford, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Anxiety and Codependency support
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- Credentials
- LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, North Carolina / 9273
- NPI
- 1881010635
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Kimberly also addresses career concerns and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels off and make practical changes. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, what gets in the way, and small steps clients can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered methods to keep the session focused on each person's priorities.
Kimberly also combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness practices. That means looking at unhelpful thoughts and testing them, while building simple attention and breathing habits to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work show up when clients want clear goals and short-term plans.
She has worked with people who struggle with trauma and abuse, ADHD, caregiver stress, codependency, and issues around attachment and dependent or avoidant patterns. Kimberly also supports people dealing with aging or geriatric concerns, body image, hoarding, and feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She helps clients try specific skills and notices what moves the needle. People who prefer clear steps, occasional homework, and a collaborative tone may find this style helpful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kimberly commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, helping them speak about what's difficult and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to find patterns that increase stress and then tries experiments to change them.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach short attention and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm. These practices are simple to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, grief, and rumination. The therapist and client usually decide together which methods to use based on the client's goals and what feels helpful.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is currently offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and keep therapy consistent during busy periods. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or require less bandwidth, while others allow for fuller conversation when time permits. The therapist will work with clients to choose a format that fits their schedule and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on current problems, clear goals, and small actionable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering now.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.