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Kimberly Root, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anxiety and trauma-focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Kimberly
Kimberly Root is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
She offers direct, structured individual therapy that focuses on practical skills. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways to respond. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented so each session has clear next steps.
Kimberly uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to shape treatment. That might include noticing thought patterns, building emotion regulation skills, and using present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity. The mix depends on the concern and what the person wants to try.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced emotional or physical trauma and those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or the effects of disaster. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, blended family and communication problems, eating and body-image issues, and first responder stress.
Sessions move from problem identification to practical exercises and behavior changes. The therapist and client set specific, measurable goals and check progress over time. People who want concrete tools to manage thoughts, actions, and everyday stress often find this approach useful.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Kimberly commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that increase stress or anxiety, and then practice alternative ways of thinking and behaving. CBT exercises often include tracking reactions, testing beliefs, and setting small behavioral experiments.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach concrete ways to notice intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and build steady routines for handling crisis moments.
Mindfulness practices are introduced as short, practical exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity. These are simple skills people can try between sessions to see what feels helpful.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kimberly will review goals, current challenges, and personal preferences with the client and then pick skills to try. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what works in practice.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so people can use the appointment hour more efficiently.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
The style is direct and structured, focusing on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach and has worked with people who experienced physical or emotional trauma.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost or payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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