Therapist profile
Kimberly Davis, LICSW
Alabama
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 1911c
- NPI1649338690
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kimberly
Kimberly Davis is an Alabama licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, trauma and relationship issues. She brings practical focus to sessions and aims to help people manage day-to-day problems more effectively.
She uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert in their life. Sessions are direct and solution-focused while also drawing on skills-building. Kimberly looks for concrete ways to reduce symptoms and improve coping in daily life.
Her background includes crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox settings, residential programs, re-entry correctional facilities, outpatient work, and independent contracting. That variety informs a pragmatic approach to challenges like grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, or career stress.
Kimberly draws on several approaches to find what fits each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative-informed thinking. The aim is to identify specific skills, practices, strengths, and supports that make life more manageable.
In sessions she focuses on learning new behaviors and coping strategies rather than blaming past choices. She works with people to build a practical foundation that supports longer-term change. To start, she asks about current strengths and then introduces skills that can be practiced between meetings.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals in the lead and focuses on listening and responding to what matters most. It helps clarify priorities and discover strengths to use outside sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stress.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a while, mixing in mindfulness practices, or focusing on emotion-focused techniques where relationships and attachment are central.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions to occur from different locations. It also lets therapists assign short between-session exercises, use brief check-ins, or schedule focused skill-building during a lunch break. Discuss practical needs and timing with the therapist when you schedule to ensure sessions align with your day and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered, direct, and solution-focused. She blends practical skills training with reflective work to improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric and detox, residential programs, re-entry correctional settings, outpatient work, and independent contracting.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Alabama LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Alabama.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are managed through a subscription 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.
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