At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 080390
- NPI
- 1689810640
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Culture aware
About Kimberly
Kimberly Garrett, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. She frames the person in front of her as the expert on their own story and focuses on each person’s strengths. Her approach aims to make small, meaningful changes feel manageable.
She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and build internal motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods keep sessions practical and focused on the person’s goals.
Kimberly has 14 years of experience in social work in New York and brings that background into conversations about culture and life context. She pays attention to how cultural identity and history shape choices and relationships. That perspective is woven into every step of the work.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. She listens first, then helps people set small goals they can try between meetings. Work may include simple experiments, reflection, or skill practice aimed at reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or handling relationship and caregiver stress.
People who prefer a straightforward, practical style often find this approach helpful. Kimberly supports exploration without pressure and helps people move from stuck to taking steps they choose.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and build their motivation. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and reduce resistance. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore their own priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple experiments and skills practice to test new ways of coping.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that helps. It also supports practical homework like real-time behavior experiments or mindfulness practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work effectively through remote sessions, and the therapist will help tailor session length and focus to fit everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, with a practical focus on small, doable steps. The therapist listens first, then helps set goals and plans to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She brings 14 years of social work experience in New York and experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Cultural context is considered in the work.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Verify whether in-person or remote visits are available when scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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