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Kimberly O'Day, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skill work
- Motivational interviewing
About Kimberly
Kimberly O'Day is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 15 years of professional social work experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also brings perspective from military service and community mental health settings.
Kimberly uses straightforward, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools when people need skills for emotion regulation and motivation.
Her background includes service in the U.S. Army, time stationed in Germany, and many roles across the United States before settling in Colorado. She volunteers at an equine rescue and has a certificate in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, which informs her understanding of connection and routine.
In sessions she treats practical problems like workplace stress, communication problems, blended family issues, and substance use concerns. She also addresses deeper sources such as family of origin, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and life purpose questions. Kimberly focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
Her style centers on clear goals, manageable skills, and noticing what works in everyday life. She encourages people to name one small change to test between sessions. The first meeting typically focuses on priorities and a short plan to move forward.
How Kimberly integrates practical approaches for online work
Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test different behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete skills and short experiments people can try between sessions, which can be tracked in regular online meetings.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's goals and perspective. That approach means sessions follow what matters most to the person and shape interventions around their priorities.
When emotion regulation or motivation is a central issue she may use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing techniques to build coping tools and increase readiness for change. Those methods offer practical exercises and brief behavioral plans to practice outside sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will talk through goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on testing small changes and tracking what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - for example shorter check-ins during a work break or meetings without needing travel time. Discuss practical preferences during the matching steps so sessions support daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, LGBTQ related concerns, self-esteem, and motivation along with related issues such as workplace stress and post-traumatic stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments and skill practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of social work experience and previously served in the U.S. Army, with work in community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific fees when you sign up.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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