- 16 years experience
- LCSW in Kentucky
- Focus on codependency
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s degree in social work from Campbellsville University. She brings 16 years of hands-on experience in behavioral health settings and community programs. Kim draws on long clinical work across hospitals, substance abuse treatment, crisis units, and a local homeless shelter.
Her background includes direction roles in clinical and social services. She has been a social work director at a hospital and a clinical director at a substance abuse center. Kim also worked at military training sites studying patterns of human behavior and post traumatic stress disorder.
In sessions she keeps the work practical and direct. Kim uses approachable methods to help people sort relationship and intimacy concerns, anxiety, depression, stress, and issues tied to addiction or trauma. She also addresses sleep struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and codependency concerns.
Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Kim aims to help people learn new coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and set manageable goals one step at a time.
She welcomes conversations about life changes, attachment questions, and neurodiversity-related needs such as autism and ADHD. People seeking help with communication problems, caregiver stress, or body image concerns can expect practical strategies and straightforward guidance.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as core parts of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behaviors and mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how past hurts affect current life and creating safer ways to manage distress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and comfort level. Clients and the therapist can try different techniques and adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with licensed professionals from different locations and keep therapy consistent during life changes.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her approach to therapy like?
Her style is practical and direct. She uses skills-based approaches to teach coping tools and help people change patterns that get in the way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in hospitals, substance abuse centers, crisis units, and community programs including a local homeless shelter.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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