- Years in practice
- 37
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kimberly
Kimberly Winkel is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She draws on decades of practice to offer steady support when daily life feels overwhelming. Her manner is practical and down-to-earth, focused on what a person needs now.
She uses a client-centered approach that begins by listening to what matters most to each person. From there she blends solution-focused steps with cognitive behavioral ideas to build small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are added when calming the body and mind is helpful. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Kimberly works with clients to identify one or two immediate priorities, then creates short-term tools to try between meetings.
She also addresses deeper issues like trauma, family of origin concerns, and long-standing patterns when those come up. Her background includes 37 years of clinical social work experience and licenses as an LCSW in Florida and Indiana. That experience shapes an approach that balances real-world problem solving with attention to emotional healing.
Kimberly brings cultural awareness to the work and pays attention to how identity and life context affect problems like discrimination, immigration stress, and multicultural concerns. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, career strain, and mood disorders. People who choose her often want clear steps, steady listening, and practical methods they can use every day.
Her aim is to help clients regain stability, clarify goals, and build coping skills that fit their lives.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kimberly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Kimberly commonly blends client-centered therapy with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work means conversations begin with the person and their priorities, helping build trust and clarity about goals. Solution-focused methods focus on small, practical steps and immediate progress that can be tried between sessions. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, or sleeping problems.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Kimberly collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed style. That collaborative process helps decide when to emphasize practical solutions, introduce mindfulness exercises, or address past trauma in a paced way.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people managing busy schedules or caregiving demands. Video calls let therapists and clients meet face-to-face; phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share progress, ask quick questions, or check in between scheduled sessions. These options help make ongoing work more manageable while keeping the focus on steady progress and usable tools.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What concerns does she help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, anger, career strain, and trauma-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on listening, setting goals, and building small steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 37 years of clinical social work experience and applies that background to a range of life and mental health challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in Florida and Indiana, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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