Therapist profile
Kimberly Herring, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Trauma and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH18712
- NPI
- 1215520812
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT focused techniques
- DBT skills practice
- Client-centered listening
About Kimberly
Kimberly Herring is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked across outpatient and inpatient settings, with individuals and groups, and has a long background in trauma recovery and community mental health.
She has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma and abuse. Codependency, domestic violence, family problems, sexual assault and women’s issues are also areas she addresses. Kimberly has worked with clients who have single diagnoses and those with co-occurring conditions.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods so she can match the work to the person. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques and also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions can include practical skill-building, problem-focused discussion, and reflective listening.
Kimberly describes much of her background as coming from nonprofit and crisis settings, including time as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist. That history informs how she talks about boundaries, safety planning, and managing strong reactions during and after traumatic experiences.
She tends to work collaboratively and plainly in sessions. She helps people notice what already works for them, tries new strategies that fit their life, and practices concrete skills such as emotion regulation, thought reframing, and communication techniques. The aim is clearer decision-making and steadier responses when relationships or stressors push hard.
How sessions work
How her main approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies concerns, and supports choices without directing every step. This approach helps when someone needs a steady listener and a sounding board for hard decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work often involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive relationship patterns such as people-pleasing or codependent reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In virtual sessions this can mean learning specific techniques and trying them between meetings, with the therapist reviewing progress and troubleshooting obstacles.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust over time. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences guide which methods are used.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Explain scheduling needs and any practical constraints when you complete the matching questionnaire so options can be matched to everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns including codependency and domestic violence.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a mix of approaches and focuses on practical skills and straightforward conversation. Sessions include listening, problem-solving, and practicing tools like thought reframing and emotion regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings, nonprofit programs, and trauma recovery roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.