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Kimberly Smiley, LMFT
Florida
LMFT - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and narrative methods
- Family systems focus
- Short practical steps
About Kimberly
Kimberly Smiley is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and address relationship and family concerns. She also supports people facing grief, low self-esteem, trauma and depression.
Her work focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions look at patterns in thinking and behavior and test small changes to see what helps. Kimberly uses methods that encourage new ways of telling personal stories and finding workable solutions for specific problems.
She pays attention to how family history and attachment shape current reactions. That can include exploring abandonment or commitment worries, communication problems, and family of origin issues. For people coping with separation, infidelity, or divorce, she helps identify what to change next and how to set boundaries.
Kimberly also addresses workplace stress, midlife questions, and concerns common to young adults and women. She often breaks larger problems into short, doable steps so progress can be tracked. Sessions tend to be practical, with homework or concrete strategies between meetings.
To begin, clients use the site sign-up flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. Many people find this process a straightforward way to start focused work on the issues they brought in.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Kimberly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or relationships. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and the relationships around them; it helps people reframe difficult events and notice alternate meanings.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will talk about goals and preferences, try a method, and adjust if something does not fit. Early sessions often focus on what the client wants to change and which strategies feel workable in daily life.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer a longer weekly session to dig into patterns, while others try shorter meetings focused on specific skills or problem solving.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and depression.
How would she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small behavioral experiments. The goal is to identify patterns and test practical changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LMFT credential and has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMFT and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
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.
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