Therapist profile

Kimberly McKenzie, LMSW

Michigan

LMSW working with anxiety and addiction

Where Kimberly stands

Credentials: LMSW
License: LMSW, Michigan / 6801091899
NPI: 1215495114
Experience: 24 years
Languages: English
Location: Michigan

About Kimberly

Kimberly McKenzie is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, and family-related worries. Kimberly speaks English and brings long experience to each conversation.

Her style is direct and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on clearer coping skills, problem-solving, and short-term strategies that can reduce intense reactions.

Kimberly pays attention to how past harm and current pressures interact. She helps people who struggle with body image, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication breakdowns, control issues, and impulses. She also has experience supporting people affected by divorce, domestic violence, and substance use concerns.

People who are hearing impaired can find her approach accessible because she is used to adapting communication. She also has experience with first responder issues, grief, guilt and shame, and gender dysphoria related concerns.

To begin, the usual step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so the format matches practical needs.

How sessions work

How CBT and online sessions can work together

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictive patterns by teaching concrete skills and short exercises to practice between meetings.

When trauma and abuse are part of someone's history, CBT can be used alongside careful pacing and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm. The method breaks problems into smaller parts so practical steps can build steadier control over reactions and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to choose which techniques to try and adjust them based on goals and what actually helps. Expect to review what works and change course if needed.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use a mix of exercises, worksheets, and verbal coaching that translate well to remote conversations. Ask about the current session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflicts

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns. Additional areas include body image, chronic pain, codependency, and communication problems.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skill-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions emphasize coping tools and clearer problem-solving.

How much experience does she have?

She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns. That background informs a straightforward, skills-based approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan. Her practice is located in Michigan.

Can I see her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time. Contact the service to confirm any regional details before booking.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the subscription terms for specific pricing information.

What do I need to do to start working with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.

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.

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