Kimberly Tomlinson, LMHC
Compassionate, practical mental health counseling
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMHC · No. MH8998
- NPI
- 1437282456
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- 20 years experience
- Florida LMHC
- Christian option available
About Kimberly
She brings 20 years of clinical experience to each conversation. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily life. Kimberly uses clear, direct approaches so clients leave with things they can try between sessions.
Her work draws on several therapy styles. Client-centered methods keep the person's goals central. Attachment-based ideas help address patterns in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provide tools for managing moods and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports deeper emotional connection when that is a focus.
Kimberly often helps with practical problems like sleep, eating concerns, parenting strain, and career crossroads in addition to emotional issues. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the life changes that come with aging.
People who choose her work with the aim of clearer communication, steadier mood regulation, and better coping skills. The first sessions typically identify priorities and simple strategies to try. From there she and the client set goals and adjust methods as progress is made.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how people form close bonds. Online sessions can help identify recurring relationship patterns and practice new ways of connecting and communicating. Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals and values first, encouraging self-direction and active collaboration on what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and try methods that fit a client's needs. She adjusts tools and pacing based on how a person responds, aiming for clear, doable steps between meetings.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between obligations, or avoiding video when bandwidth or comfort is limited. Talk with Kimberly during the matching process about the way you prefer to meet and how therapy can fit into your daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens first, then helps clients try straightforward strategies to improve mood, sleep, communication, and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.