Kimberly Ennis, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

ACT and CBT
EMDR for trauma
Mindfulness skills

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and challenges with self-esteem. Kimberly also addresses issues such as addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.

She draws on several evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices. In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clear steps clients can use between appointments. Conversations tend to include learning new ways to notice thoughts, practice grounding skills, and try gentle behavioral experiments.

Kimberly’s background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. She spent time in the U.S. Army before moving into social work, and that experience shaped how she pays attention to culture and environment in care. She uses a strengths-based style that highlights what a person already does well.

People meet her for help with PTSD-related reactions, grief, mood shifts, and the stress of caregiving or chronic illness. She helps people weigh options, build concrete coping plans, and practice communication strategies. The focus is on workable steps rather than abstract theory.

Kimberly is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to identify what matters most and small steps to move toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests new habits. In remote sessions CBT often uses homework and brief experiments to try between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories through guided techniques; when used online a therapist will adapt pacing and grounding methods to the virtual setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kimberly will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she can adjust methods as needs evolve. That partnership helps keep sessions focused and practical.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in everyday settings and using digital tools for between-session exercises. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to the online context while focusing on clear, achievable steps.

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 changesCompassion 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal 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 kinds of worries does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related challenges listed on her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions focus on practical skills and concrete steps. She uses evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in a variety of settings.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.

Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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