- Anxiety and stress
- EMDR and CBT tools
- Strength-based approach
About Kimberlee
Kimberlee VanBurch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like sleep problems, self-esteem, and grief. Kimberlee also addresses caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, career changes, and issues that affect LGBTQ clients.
She begins by listening and learning what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on building practical coping skills and clarifying short-term goals. Kimberlee describes her approach as person-centered and strength-based, which means she follows the client's lead while offering tools that fit their life.
Her practice draws from several methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness work, and EMDR for traumatic memories when appropriate. She uses these tools to help people change unhelpful habits, reduce avoidance, and respond to stress in more useful ways.
Kimberlee pays attention to cultural background and family history when she talks with clients. She invites discussion of how culture, identity, and life roles influence mood, behavior, and relationships. This helps shape goals and the techniques she offers.
Practical steps are emphasized in sessions. Clients practice new skills between meetings and review what worked and what didn’t. Many people find that steady small changes add up to clearer thinking and more options during tough moments.
She works with adults on a range of life challenges, including abandonment, blended family issues, chronic illness, first responder stress, and feelings of isolation. Sessions are offered in English and organized around concrete goals that clients choose.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing inner reactions and choosing actions that match personal values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to clarify what matters and try small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns; in remote sessions clients learn specific skills to test thoughts, change avoidance, and practice new behaviors between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing distressing memories; when EMDR is part of treatment the therapist explains the steps and adapts techniques for a remote format as needed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That conversation guides which methods are introduced and how sessions are paced, so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also lets clients practice skills in everyday settings and then discuss what happened with a licensed professional. Practical matters like scheduling, session length, and homework plans are agreed on together at the start.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, grief, caregiving stress, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach and works collaboratively to set goals and practice new skills between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with individuals and families in New Jersey.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are used?
Confirm current session format options before booking, as session formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.