- Stress and anxiety
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Kimberli
Kimberli "Kim" Cumming is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She practices in Michigan and works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching. Kim also lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and can help people notice how early family roles keep showing up now.
Kim's style is straightforward and client-centered. She listens for the patterns that repeat in a person's feelings and behavior. Sessions focus on practical communication skills, boundary-setting, and understanding attachment influences from childhood. The aim is clearer self-understanding so people can make different choices in daily life.
For someone dealing with midlife shifts, caregiving strain, or feeling stuck after a separation, Kim offers steady, practical support. She often works on concrete tools for managing anxiety and improving how people relate to others. Work can include looking at expectations carried from family life and how those affect current relationships.
Her background in social work means she brings long experience with complex life changes and mood concerns. Kim uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the person's goals and experiences rather than following a strict protocol. This approach suits people who want to talk through patterns and test new ways of behaving.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Michigan practice. She notes experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and feelings of guilt or emptiness. People considering therapy are invited to confirm current session options before booking.
How client-centered work translates to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and goals. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person clarify next steps. This approach is often used for issues like anxiety, relationship patterns, and family of origin concerns because it keeps the work grounded in everyday experience.Kim’s style emphasizes collaboration. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means adjusting how sessions proceed based on the client's goals, whether the work focuses on communication skills, boundary-setting, or understanding attachment patterns.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face discussion, while others choose phone for a quicker conversation or when camera time is difficult. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match the practical needs of daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with family of origin issues alongside stress, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem. That includes how childhood roles and expectations continue to affect adult life.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own experience and goals. Sessions focus on listening, reflection, and practical skills like communication and boundary-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with life transitions, mood concerns, and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
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 specify exact formats.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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