Kimberly Herring, LMHC

Kimberly Herring is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and spent several years as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a community mental health center.

She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Kimberly meets people where they are and works alongside them rather than telling them what to do. She focuses on building skills, strengthening strengths, and offering steady support when life feels overwhelming.

Her work has covered a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship and family problems. She also addresses issues like sleep disruption, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Kimberly uses an eclectic mix of approaches and often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She will tailor techniques to each person's goals and situation rather than sticking to a single method.

Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, and straightforward talk about what is and isn’t helping. Kimberly aims to empower people by building on existing strengths and teaching tools they can use between sessions. Her overall goal is to help clients move toward a more authentic, balanced life.

How CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Kimberly often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. CBT focuses on practical strategies and homework tasks that reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by changing thinking and behavior.

She may use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotions feel intense. DBT teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and impulsive behaviors.

Client-centered therapy is another key part of her approach. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting people to find their own solutions while the therapist offers acceptance and guidance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to decide which strategies to try. Sessions can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for quick updates, brief coaching, and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while using the same therapeutic methods as in-person care.