Alison Kimball, LMSW, LCSW
Practical support for life’s difficult transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LCSW · No. SW10074
- License (Michigan)
- LMSW · No. 6801118908
- NPI
- 1134408354
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- 20 years experience
- Florida licensed social worker
- Focus on stress and family
About Alison
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort feelings and make practical choices. That often means setting small goals, trying new ways of coping, and checking what does and does not work. Alison draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness to fit each person’s needs.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through grief, recovery from substance use, and changes at work or home. She also helps with issues around caregiving, aging and geriatric concerns, and chronic illness. Alison pays attention to how stress and life transitions affect daily routines and relationships.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can take between meetings. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to build momentum and notice progress. Conversations are practical, honest, and paced to match what the person can handle.
Alison aims to be a steady partner while people navigate difficult moments. She supports those working through attachment concerns, parenting struggles, or rebuilding after loss. The work often combines listening, problem solving, and real-world coping skills.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist helps people feel heard and guides conversations at the client's pace, which often helps with anxiety and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of responding, which can help with depression, anxiety, and stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills can support coping with grief, chronic pain, and caregiving strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That may mean blending elements from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will fit best with routines and comfort levels.
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, addictions, trauma, bipolar disorder, and caregiver or aging concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and uses clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes, grief, addiction recovery, and family stress.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
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?
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