- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- Respectful listening
About Kimberly
Kimberly Lackey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, workplace strain, and questions about identity and sexuality. She also supports those exploring life purpose, codependency, family of origin issues, and gender dysphoria.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She starts by listening and helping people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps, building on strengths, and small changes that add up over time. Kimberly encourages clients to notice progress between meetings and to try new skills in everyday life.
Kimberly draws on client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s experience. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns and to test new behaviors. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, attainable goals and measure progress in short-term blocks.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their life. Kimberly works with people facing grief, career shifts, ADHD-related struggles, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Her approach aims to be practical, steady, and hopeful.
People who reach out will complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are arranged according to therapist availability and the site’s scheduling tools.
How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this style let the therapist reflect what the person says and help them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes short-term goals and practical steps that can be tried between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered support, CBT techniques, or a solution-focused plan - or a mix - fits best. Goals, daily life, and personal preference all shape that choice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work during life transitions or while managing grief, identity questions, or workplace demands. The therapist and client can adjust session length and goals to suit how therapy is working in real life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, workplace challenges, and questions around identity and sexuality. Codependency and family of origin issues are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens first, builds on strengths, and works toward small, achievable changes.
What is her background and experience?
Kimberly has 25 years of professional experience in mental health work. She has helped people with grief, motivation, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns during that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The site’s scheduling tools will show the formats offered when arranging appointments.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability through the site.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.