- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kimberlee
Kimberlee VanBurch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and life changes. She brings 15 years of experience to conversations about self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and career concerns. Kimberlee aims to make the first step feel doable and practical for a worried parent searching for help.
She favors a person-centered way of working that begins with understanding each client’s situation and cultural background.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on building coping skills and resolving the core problems that get in the way of daily life. She uses common-sense language and straightforward tools during sessions. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when trauma is present.
She adapts techniques to match what a person needs and prefers rather than following a single method. Kimberlee describes her work as strength-based and culturally sensitive. That means she notices a person’s existing resources and the role culture plays in wellbeing, then builds on those strengths to address conflict and change.
She also addresses specific concerns such as ADHD, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and blended family situations. Practically, she offers phone and video sessions plus live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing check-ins and brief coaching-style contacts. People who are looking for a supportive, down-to-earth therapist often find her style approachable and focused on useful next steps.
What Kimberlee works with
Everything Kimberlee lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kimberlee helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberlee lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks clients to clarify what matters most to them and try small actions that move toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on purpose and practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them, which is useful for depression, sleep issues, and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberlee will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress happens, making it a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is helpful when visual cues matter, phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and text or chat supports short check-ins or coaching-style guidance between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, handle caregiving demands, and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Kimberlee
What kinds of concerns can Kimberlee help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and strength-based, focusing on a client’s cultural context and practical coping skills rather than a single rigid method.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals on a range of life stressors and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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