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KD Portrait of Kimberly  "Kim" Davis
Online therapist

Kimberly "Kim" Davis

Calm, practical help for parenting stress

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience. She holds a LCSW and practices in Kentucky. Kim frames sessions around clear, practical steps so parents and caregivers can move forward when life feels overwhelming.

Clients find her straightforward. She explains tools in everyday language and focuses on what can change now. Her work often centers on relationship strain, intimacy matters, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and sleep problems.

Background and approach

Kim's background includes roles in hospital social work leadership, directing a substance abuse center, and working in crisis unit settings. She also spent several years running a local homeless shelter and has training related to patterns of human behavior and post-traumatic stress at Ft. Knox.

That variety of roles shaped a hands-on approach to emotional and practical problems. In sessions she uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - helping people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits - and Dialectical Behavior Therapy - teaching emotional regulation and coping skills.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, concrete goals and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harms are a central concern. Kim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. International clients who speak English may connect.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair people with her and then sessions are scheduled based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that fuel stress or conflict, then practice new habits that work better day to day. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that affect relationships.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments. DBT techniques are useful when strong emotions and recurring conflicts get in the way of parenting or partnership goals.

Choosing a method happens together. Kim will talk through goals and preferences and recommend approaches that fit each person’s situation. The plan can change as needs evolve, keeping the focus on practical steps the family can use between sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and childcare. Many parents find short messaging or phone check-ins helpful between longer sessions to keep skills on track and address immediate concerns.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship tension, intimacy issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, sleep trouble, anger, coping with life changes, ADHD, and several related concerns such as attachment issues and blended family stresses.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and small goal steps tailored to daily life.
What experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of professional experience, including leadership roles in hospital social work, directing a substance abuse center, crisis unit work, and running a local homeless shelter.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with KY LCSW 256353 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who use English.
How can sessions be held?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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