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Online therapist

Kimberly Massey

Practical support for parenting and stress management

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Massey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. She brings seven years of practice in New Jersey and focuses on practical support. She respects each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths.

Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier. Kimberly listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. Sessions are aimed at short-term coping and gradual change, with attention to patterns that create repeated struggles. She also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship tensions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, self-harm, and issues young adults commonly face.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She offers tools you can try between sessions and checks progress together. The work often includes learning new ways to manage strong emotions and improve communication.

Her tone is supportive and focused on real-life steps. Clients can expect direct feedback and a steady focus on what moves them forward. She helps sort through immediate problems and plans next steps.

Over time the goal is clearer coping, fewer crisis moments, and better daily functioning. Kimberly practices in New Jersey as an LCSW and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Kimberly uses evidence-based techniques that can be practiced in remote sessions. One approach focuses on teaching concrete emotion regulation skills to manage anxiety, anger, and mood swings. This involves learning simple exercises and step-by-step routines to calm intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on problem-solving and skill building for parenting and relationship tensions. In sessions she breaks down parenting challenges or conflict into manageable steps and helps create practical plans to try at home.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to identify needs, set goals, and adjust techniques over time. The process is exploratory and tailored so clients learn what helps them most.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during transitions, and practice new skills in real life with therapist support. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, goal-oriented care while accommodating different preferences and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, and depression. She also works with ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, self-harm, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, direct feedback, and tools clients can use between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns. Her work centers on helping clients change patterns that cause repeated problems.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC05814200.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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