- Client-centered
- Practical tools
- Mindfulness
About Kimberly
Kimberly Garrett is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, and big life changes. She also offers support for concerns such as coping with natural or human-caused disaster, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiver stress.
Kimberly emphasizes that each person knows their story best. She works in a straightforward, respectful way and builds on the strengths people already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theory discussions. Clients can expect a calm, listening presence and a gentle push toward attainable goals.
Her background includes 14 years of clinical practice in a variety of settings. That experience has included helping people with body image, chronic illness and pain, immigration-related stress, and isolation or loneliness. She pays attention to cultural context and how background shapes what matters to someone.
Therapeutic methods she uses include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These approaches are used to help people manage symptoms and solve specific problems they face.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Kimberly aims to make it easier by listening, clarifying priorities, and supporting small, practical changes that fit into everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals; it is useful when someone wants validation and space to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear practices for reducing anxiety and shifting unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce rumination and support calmer responses to stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily routines, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or between obligations. It can also allow brief check-ins or a mix of practices that suit a person’s schedule while maintaining the same therapeutic focus used in office sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her approach in therapy?
Her style is direct and strengths-based. She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kimberly has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with diverse populations and a range of concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a New York LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment organized?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.