LCSW
Kimberly "Kim" Davis, LCSW
Practical, experienced LCSW focused on trauma and behavior
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About Kimberly
Her background includes roles in hospitals and substance abuse centers, and experience working in crisis units. Kim also directed a local homeless shelter for more than four years, which shaped how she approaches stress, trauma, and complex life challenges. This history informs how she listens and responds in sessions.
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main approaches. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused strategies when those approaches fit a person's needs. In sessions she helps people for things like anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or intimacy worries.
People who meet with Kim can expect straightforward work on thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills. She focuses on small, practical steps that can make daily life more manageable. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and clear takeaways to try between meetings.
Kim offers therapy through multiple online formats and engages in collaborative treatment planning. She aims to match methods and pacing to each person's goals, helping them build skills and regain a sense of control over stressful problems.
How Kim Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and ADHD-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication skills, which can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and self-management.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Kim works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and how they prefer to work. That may mean combining CBT with trauma-focused strategies or adding skill-based DBT work depending on what helps most.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly help with?
She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and direct, with a focus on skills and small steps. Sessions often include problem-solving, thought work, and homework to practice between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience in behavioral health, including work in hospitals, substance abuse centers, crisis units, and running a local homeless shelter.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a LCSW, with licensure noted as KY LCSW, and practices out of Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Experience
16+ years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English
License and registration
- LCSW, Kentucky
- 256353
- NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- 1013338102
As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
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