Kimberly Herring , LMHC

Kimberly Herring is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 20 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she is trained to assess and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns; the credential indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling in Florida.

Her background spans work with adolescents through older adults and includes experience with victims of crime, inmates, people with single diagnoses as well as those with co-occurring or dual diagnoses. Kimberly has provided care in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has led individual and group work. She spent several years serving as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a local community mental health center, and much of her career has been rooted in the non-profit arena.

Kimberly brings an eclectic, individualized approach to treatment and is passionate about women's issues while welcoming people with diverse concerns. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or client-centered methods are used when they better suit a person's needs. At times people benefit most from a solid sounding board - listening, normalizing, and offering support.

Her practice begins by meeting each person where they are and then working collaboratively to define and reach goals. Kimberly focuses on empowering clients by building on existing strengths and teaching skills and tools they may be missing, with the aim of helping them become more whole and authentic.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when appropriate - DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Client-centered therapy is another foundation of her work; this approach focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathetic listening, and supporting personal growth at the client’s own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends methods as needed and involves clients in decisions about the plan of care.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can make it easier to access consistent support around daily schedules and life demands. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing, effective care without requiring in-person visits.