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Kimberly Ennis

Therapist who blends skills and compassion

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people facing stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. Kimberly aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and learn concrete skills to cope.

She highlights cultural and environmental context as part of care and focuses on building trust in the work together.

Background and approach

Kimberly draws on therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness. In sessions she helps clients identify patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice strategies between meetings. Her background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from East Carolina University.

Her experience spans many settings and life stages, and she pays attention to how a person’s surroundings and culture shape their challenges. Kimberly also has a strong interest in trauma and post-traumatic stress and uses targeted methods to address those memories and reactions. When working together, the focus is practical and collaborative.

Sessions typically include skill teaching, goal setting, and step-by-step plans to manage symptoms. She explains techniques plainly and checks in often to adjust the approach. Kimberly provides online care through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Sessions are offered in English and organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then act in ways that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on practical choices rather than trying to eliminate unpleasant feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches clear skills to change them. CBT sessions often include homework and short exercises to practice between meetings, which works well over video or text. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, targets traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing; portions of this work can be adapted for online sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about how techniques feel and adjusts the plan so it fits the client’s pace and life circumstances.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to schedule care around family and work demands. These options provide flexibility for practicing skills in real time and for staying connected between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapy, offer brief coaching messages, and assign practice tasks that fit into daily routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and addictions. Her listed focus areas also include relationship and family challenges, parenting, bipolar disorder, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Kimberly combines practical, skills-based approaches with trauma-focused methods. She uses hands-on exercises, teaching, and collaborative planning in most sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in a variety of settings. That background includes work with people from diverse environments.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential: NC LCSW C006251. She practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility in how people connect.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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