Kimberly Bennett , LCSW

Kimberly Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with nine years of professional experience. As an LCSW, she holds a clinical social work license that qualifies her to provide psychotherapy and support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

She has worked with people from age five through 100, supporting individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions. Her experience also includes focus areas such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication difficulties, blended family issues, and other complex emotional concerns.

Kimberly’s therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Sessions are shaped collaboratively, with attention to the client’s goals, strengths, and unique circumstances.

Seeking change often requires courage, and Kimberly aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches Kimberly Uses and How They Work Online

Kimberly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness approaches to help people address distress and build practical skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support people managing intense emotions, self-harm urges, or relationship challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce rumination and support coping with stress and chronic difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility to engage by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and access support from home or another convenient location while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.