- CBT techniques
- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Neal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 19 years of experience. She is licensed in Georgia as an LPC and practices in Florida, and she lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger among her main focus areas.
She blends psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic practices in her work. That means she looks at past patterns, current behaviors, and the person's direction in life to understand what keeps problems going. She also uses trauma-informed approaches and teaches practical skills like mindfulness and relaxation.
Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, person-centered work, role-playing, and therapeutic confrontation when appropriate. She also uses reality testing for psychosis and encourages habits such as play, exercise, and nutrition to support long-term coping.
Neal has worked across a wide range of settings over her career. That experience includes work with correctional populations, child-welfare involved people, individuals with autism, those with serious mental illness, and people with health-related disabilities. She has seen clients from childhood through late adulthood and from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
In sessions she focuses on helping people build coping strategies and practical steps. That can look like learning behavioral tasks, rehearsing social situations, practicing relaxation skills, or examining older relationship patterns that still affect current life. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to begin planning goals together.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
She uses a mix of psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic practices and explains each approach in simple terms. Psychodynamic work looks at how past relationships and patterns still affect current behavior and emotions, which can help with persistent social worry. Behavioral methods such as Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Behavioral Activation focus on skills and steps to change avoidance, test anxious beliefs, and rebuild activity levels.She also uses trauma-informed practices and person-centered elements that emphasize listening, validation, and practical coping skills like mindfulness and relaxation. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences together to find what fits best and adjust as progress is made.
Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, lowering the need to travel, and being able to choose quieter surroundings. Session format details are not provided here, so confirm the available options before booking. The focus in online work remains on building coping strategies, rehearsing social or role-play situations, and practicing relaxation and behavioral tasks within everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger, plus related topics such as abandonment and chronic illness.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic practices and uses trauma-informed care to combine past pattern work with practical behavior change.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has 19 years of experience across clinical settings including corrections and child welfare.
What credentials and location apply?
She is LPC and LCMHC licensed in Georgia and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.