Profile / United States
Kimberly Herring, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Stress and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma recovery
- Mindfulness skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Herring is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her early work included roles in outpatient and inpatient settings and several years as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a community mental health center. Much of her background is in the non-profit sector and includes group work as well as individual counseling.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single model. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are all part of her toolbox. She often starts by listening to what a person already knows and notices where skills or perspectives might be missing.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try different responses, and practice small changes between meetings. At times a straightforward conversation and validation are what someone needs to move forward.
Kimberly aims to work together with each person to set goals and build on existing strengths. She encourages realistic practice, skill building, and developing ways to manage daily challenges and big life changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing short exercises in-session, and assigning brief practice tasks between meetings to track progress.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions using this method concentrate on talking through concerns, clarifying feelings, and offering steady support while the client considers options.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. In remote sessions DBT skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed through role-play and structured worksheets that a person uses between appointments.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the early work. The therapist collaborates with the client to choose which approaches fit the problem, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How does she typically work with clients?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT strategies, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient and inpatient settings and time as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are typical session formats?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, 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, use the crisis numbers.