- Evidence-based approaches
- Culturally aware care
- Practical coping skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. She centers therapy on approaches that help people gain practical skills and make meaningful changes. She aims to create a respectful, inclusive, and culturally aware space for people to talk through hard things.
Kimberly draws from several evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. She mixes tools to match each person’s needs and pace rather than sticking to a single formula. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings as well as understanding how their background and environment shape current struggles.
Her main areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional interests include adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues related to aging.
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. Her work reflects attention to culture and the practical impacts of life circumstances, including aspects of service and civilian life.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process that balances skill-building with emotional support. She helps clients set clear, manageable goals and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Kimberly draws from several evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. She mixes tools to match each person’s needs and pace rather than sticking to a single formula. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings as well as understanding how their background and environment shape current struggles.
Her main areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional interests include adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues related to aging.
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. Her work reflects attention to culture and the practical impacts of life circumstances, including aspects of service and civilian life.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process that balances skill-building with emotional support. She helps clients set clear, manageable goals and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and build small habits that match those values. It uses simple exercises to reduce unhelpful avoidance and increase committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change patterns of mood and behavior. DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy - teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. That process can include sampling different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm session formats before booking to know which options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, care duties, or medical appointments. Some approaches emphasize short skills practice between sessions, which can work well with remote meetings. If quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins, or not being on camera would help, mention that when scheduling so the therapist can discuss workable arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly often address in sessions?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and self-esteem. She also works with challenges like addictions, relationship problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and skills-focused. Sessions usually combine practical tools with space to process feelings and personal history.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience includes a range of settings and different client backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in the state of North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.