Kimberly Balkcom , LMHC, LPC

Kimberly Balkcom is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor practicing in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing complex trauma, attachment concerns, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, and has also worked with individuals navigating separation, loss, and parenting challenges. Her work emphasizes understanding each person’s history and strengths while addressing patterns that interfere with daily life.

Within the therapy relationship, she partners with clients to set clear, individualized goals and to move toward meaningful change. Through guided self-reflection and practical therapeutic work, clients develop greater self-awareness, learn to challenge negative thought patterns, and build skills for healthier functioning. Her credentials - LMHC and LPC - stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. Kimberly frames mental health care as an investment in oneself and approaches treatment with compassion and a focus on achievable steps. She looks forward to supporting clients as they pursue healing and improved well-being.

Approach-Based Care via Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and priorities, creating a supportive space where the client’s goals guide the work. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and exploring personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to distress, offering concrete tools for changing how one thinks and acts.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and strategies to manage overwhelming emotions. It can reduce reactivity, improve stress management, and support emotional regulation during life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kimberly will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support in ways that can fit daily life and changing circumstances.