K​i​m​b​e​r​l​y McKenzie, LMSW

Kimberly McKenzie is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Kimberly also supports those facing addictions and LGBT-related concerns. She aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care. Over many years she has worked with people dealing with relationship strain and family-related concerns. She also addresses body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and impulsivity. Additional areas of focus include divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, and coping after disasters. Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means she often helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and try practical ways to change them. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Kimberly emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside emotional support. She also works with concerns such as forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and hearing-impaired clients. Language of therapy is English. Kimberly invites people who are ready to make changes to take an initial step and see if her style fits their needs. Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances practical strategies with understanding and encouragement. The focus is on small, achievable changes that connect to daily life and long-term wellbeing.

How CBT and practical methods translate to online therapy

CBT helps people identify the thoughts and routines that feed anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors. In a session a therapist will guide clients to notice patterns, try out new reactions, and track what changes. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, addiction-related behaviors, and low mood. Kimberly’s style centers on clear problem-solving and skill practice alongside emotional support. She works with clients to set concrete goals and to test small, manageable changes between meetings. Finding the right method is a team effort, and she will adjust techniques to match each person’s needs and goals. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether that means shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people continue care across relocations within the same state and can simplify scheduling for those with mobility or health concerns. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.