Kimberly Lackey, LCMHC

Kimberly Lackey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, and career concerns. Kimberly also supports those facing LGBT-related questions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert in their life and builds on the strengths already present. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long, abstract discussions.

Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. She also practices client-centered therapy, offering space for people to talk and be listened to without judgment. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, achievable changes that lead to progress.

Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including codependency, family of origin issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and workplace stress. She emphasizes realistic, usable tools so clients can manage symptoms between sessions.

People who reach out can expect a calm, goal-oriented approach. Kimberly encourages gradual steps and measures progress along the way. Her aim is to help clients find clearer thinking, better coping skills, and increased confidence.

How Kimberly Uses Practical Approaches Online

Kimberly works with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties that respond to clear behavior and thought changes.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means offering warm, nonjudgmental listening and helping people set their own pace. Solution-focused therapy is used to set small, achievable goals and build momentum with clear next steps.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor the mix of methods. The plan can change as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people read facial cues and have a fuller interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and text are available for brief check-ins, focused problem-solving, or when a shorter format fits better into a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, and life responsibilities.