Kimberly Ennis, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Trauma informed
Skills focused
Culture aware

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience. She centers her practice on practical tools that help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and mood concerns. Kimberly emphasizes respect for each person's background and creates a calm, inclusive space for conversation.

She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to help people facing trauma, loss, or major life changes. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings. Kimberly aims to make therapy feel collaborative and straightforward.

Her background includes military service and social work training, which shapes how she considers culture and environment in care. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. Kimberly is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW.

People come to her for a mix of concerns, including addiction, relationship and communication problems, parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also supports those dealing with bipolar disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation, and challenges tied to adoption or aging.

Therapy with Kimberly typically involves setting clear goals, learning coping strategies, and practicing new responses to old patterns. She works in plain language and helps people take gradual steps toward stability and better daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small, consistent steps toward them. It focuses on acting in ways that matter, even when emotions are strong, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It teaches concrete tools for managing worry, low mood, and behavior patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It combines practical skills training with a focus on balancing acceptance and change, which many people find helpful after trauma or during relationship stress.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which approach or combination to try and make adjustments over time.

If you want online options, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on building skills and applying them between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Kimberly help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship or communication problems. She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Kimberly uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness. Sessions typically focus on learning strategies and practicing them between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience as a social worker and clinician, and she brings perspectives shaped by prior military service and varied practice settings.

Where is Kimberly licensed and based?

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and practices with that state license.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Kimberly?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.