- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practice
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Kimberly
Kimberly Downing is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and trauma and abuse. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and body image.
Kimberly favors a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions concentrate on what is happening now and how patterns from the past influence current choices and relationships. She listens to what matters to the client and then uses practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift thought patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with stress and emotion regulation.
Kimberly also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy for skills in managing strong emotions and improving coping. Existential ideas help clients face questions about meaning, responsibility, and values when life events cause doubt.
People who see her typically spend sessions talking through recent problems, practicing skills, and setting small goals to test new ways of acting. She encourages steady, manageable steps rather than abrupt change. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details through the intake process.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and priorities. It involves open conversation that follows what the client brings and helps them clarify what matters and what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses clear strategies to test and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.These methods can help with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and repetitive family patterns. Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust that plan over time.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for shorter skill practice or phone-friendly conversations, while others suit longer, face-to-face video discussions. Discuss format and scheduling during the intake so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and trauma and abuse. Family of origin patterns such as attachment issues, abandonment, and blended family concerns are also listed areas she addresses.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused approach that centers the client's experience. Sessions combine listening with practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's intake flow.
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