- Anxiety and depression
- Social anxiety focus
- ACT and CBT
About Kimberly
Kimberly Madison is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Alabama with four years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and family-related concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Kimberly describes helping clients build resilience and clearer self-understanding.
Her approach blends practical skills and reflective conversation. Sessions often include strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and avoidant patterns. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
Kimberly notes attention to issues such as self-esteem, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and guilt or shame. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain and workplace stress. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable steps people can try between sessions.
The biography indicates a faith-informed perspective is part of her work for some clients. That means faith or spiritual values can be included when a person wants to bring them into sessions. Kimberly emphasizes collaboration - working together to set goals and track what helps.
She works in English and practices in Alabama. The description recommends using the site’s matching and scheduling flow to begin the process, where a short questionnaire helps connect someone to appropriate session options.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that matter to them. It can help with social anxiety by shifting attention toward valued activities rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that keep social fears active. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which many people find useful for anxiety and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust methods over time based on what helps. That collaborative process includes setting clear, small steps to try between sessions and reviewing progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth and can be a better fit when focusing on skills practice rather than long conversations. Ask about available session types when scheduling so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and family-related issues, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical conversation and skills-based work, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has four years of experience as an LICSW practicing in Alabama.
What credential and location are listed?
The profile lists Kimberly as an AL LICSW and practicing in Alabama.
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 billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.