About Kimberly
Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical tools to ease anxiety, stress, grief, and depression while helping people manage life changes and difficult emotions. She draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor sessions to each person.
That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts, practicing skills to manage intense feelings, or processing traumatic memories at a pace that feels safe.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize simple, usable strategies people can try between meetings. Kimberly values cultural context and the role environment plays in people’s lives. She aims to create an inclusive space where clients can speak openly about their history and current struggles.
Her background includes work in multiple settings, and she brings that variety into the way she plans treatment. People who come for help often need clear steps for coping - whether with anxiety, stress, relationship tensions, addiction concerns, or caregiver strain. She works with each person to set realistic goals and practices that fit daily life.
Progress is tracked through small, observable changes rather than broad promises. Kimberly earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in social work from East Carolina University. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques to guide care.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life even with painful thoughts or feelings. It often focuses on small, doable steps that reduce avoidance and increase what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or depression and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills to manage intense feelings and relationship strain.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist partners with the client to review goals, preferences, and symptoms and then suggests techniques to try. Progress is assessed together and plans are adjusted when needed so the therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and skills practice, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone needs flexible, shorter contacts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care despite location or scheduling challenges.
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What this therapist works with
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- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
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