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Online therapist

Kimberly Boulden

Practical support for parenting and stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Boulden is a licensed social worker in Delaware who focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She keeps conversations straightforward and practical so parents can understand next steps quickly. Sessions are intended to feel like a calm space to talk through worries and make small, manageable changes.

Kimberly builds an open atmosphere where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She draws on several evidence-based tools to address concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, self-love, and social anxiety.

Background and approach

Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people regain confidence and motivation. Her clinical background includes training in EMDR, which helps process traumatic memories, and cognitive behavioral techniques that identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also has experience with PCIT and EXRP and other trauma treatment protocols, which can be adapted based on individual needs.

Kimberly brings four years of professional experience to her practice. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Appointments can be held by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for busy schedules.

She works with each person to pick approaches that match their situation and goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. Kimberly emphasizes steady progress and practical steps over quick fixes.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Kimberly uses approaches that focus on clear techniques and practical change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, helps process painful memories by using guided bilateral stimulation while talking through the memory; it can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts and behaviors together and teach skills to reframe unhelpful thinking while practicing different actions to feel better.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kimberly will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. She aims to combine techniques into a plan that feels manageable and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue work between meetings. The variety of options also helps people stay connected when in-person visits are difficult, while keeping focus on practical skills and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate, focusing on clear conversation and practical steps to reduce worry and build confidence.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with clients on trauma, stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - with Delaware license number DE LCSW Q1-0012375 and practices from Delaware.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Delaware
Languages
English

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