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Kimberly Baptiste

Kimberly Baptiste

LMFT

Florida

Practical, collaborative therapy for relationship and life stress

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida / MT2830
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational Interviewing informed
    • Focus on relationships
    • Practical coping skills

    About Kimberly

    Kimberly Baptiste is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Florida who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical approaches. She focuses on helping people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Kimberly aims to create a calm place to talk and figure out small, workable steps forward.

    She brings 13 years of clinical experience to sessions and frames work as a collaboration. That means listening first, then helping set clear, manageable goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Solution-Focused Therapy to build real-life strategies that fit daily routines.

    Kimberly has a particular interest in adoption and foster care issues and supports people processing those histories. She also addresses trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and complicated relationship patterns such as infidelity and jealousy. Young adult issues and hospice or end-of-life counseling are additional areas she often works with.

    Her style is direct but warm. Sessions tend to focus on practical tools and steps clients can try between meetings. She helps clients weigh options, try new behaviors, and notice what changes and what does not.

    People who prefer a clear plan and concrete skills often find this approach helpful. Kimberly aims to help each person build resilience and move toward goals at a pace that feels manageable.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

    Kimberly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own goals and find personal motivation for change. This approach focuses on listening and asking questions that help clients weigh options and decide what matters most to them.

    She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and suggest techniques that match those goals. The plan is adjusted as progress is made so the client stays involved in choosing what to try next.

    For online therapy logistics, please confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in her biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering a way to meet from a more convenient place. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain regular momentum while tailoring session length and pacing to what works for each person.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include adoption and foster care issues, infidelity, jealousy, and young adult challenges.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and goal oriented, combining Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills clients can try between meetings.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of interpersonal and emotional challenges.

    Where is she licensed and based?

    She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Florida.

    Which languages are offered for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does she work with international clients?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs structured?

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

    What steps do I take to begin working together?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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