Kimbalie (Kim) Commissiong, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Kimbalie

Kimbalie (Kim) Commissiong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, and family matters. She offers straightforward, practical help for people facing big life changes like divorce, loss, or a health setback. Kim writes in plain language and listens without judgment to understand what matters most to each person.

Her style is open and interactive. She works with clients to find strengths they already have and build on them.

Background and approach

Sessions are geared toward clear, doable steps rather than vague talk alone. Kim trained at Barry University in Miami and earned a Master’s degree in Social Work in 2000. She holds the Florida LCSW license, FL LCSW SW7375, and brings about 20 years of clinical experience to her practice.

That experience includes helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. In sessions she uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Those methods are mixed and matched to fit each person’s goals and pace.

Kim explains techniques in everyday terms and shows how they apply to daily life. She emphasizes partnership: the client and therapist set goals together and track progress. People leaving therapy with Kim often report clearer plans, better coping skills, and a greater sense of direction.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Kim commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce stress and manage strong emotions. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change by exploring values and motivations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kim collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, pace, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts tools based on what proves most helpful during sessions.

Online formats make it easier to use these methods without traveling. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions offer a simple option when video isnt possible. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to use alongside work, school, and family commitments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, career shifts, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related topics like divorce, blended family issues, and immigration concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is open, non-judgmental, and interactive. She focuses on practical steps and uses a collaborative tone to help people build on their strengths.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

Kim earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Barry University in Miami in 2000 and has about 20 years of experience providing counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life adjustments.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with the credential listed as FL LCSW SW7375 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What kinds of session formats are available?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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