Kimberly Ennis, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

ACT and CBT methods
EMDR and DBT skills
Stress and grief work

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and helps people dealing with addiction, anger, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.

She draws on acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she focuses on patterns that began in the family of origin and how those early roles and expectations affect choices now. Conversations aim to make those patterns clearer and to build practical ways to respond differently.

Kimberly uses a strengths-based outlook. That means noticing what already works for a person and building on it. She pays attention to cultural and environmental factors that shape stress and coping.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and brings experience from varied settings, including military service.

In therapy she mixes skill teaching and reflective work. Clients may practice behavioral changes between sessions and bring what happens at home back into discussion. The aim is to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning through concrete tools and clearer understanding.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking committed steps that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to shift patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative selection can include short skill-based work, longer reflective work, or a mix depending on what helps most.

The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from home into conversation, which many people find useful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

Which therapeutic approach does she use?

The practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques depending on client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kimberly has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in varied settings and with diverse backgrounds.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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