Kimberly Peltola

LCSW

Connecticut

Collaborative, practical therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Connecticut / 011335

NPI

1568805083

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

Connecticut

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational approach
   • CBT and mindfulness
   • Focus on relationships

   About Kimberly

   Kimberly Peltola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice in Connecticut. She offers a warm, interactive style and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other life challenges. Kimberly aims to listen without judgment and to build a working relationship that supports change.

   Her work draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes and on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses mindfulness and attachment-based ideas to help people respond to strong emotions and improve how they connect with others. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical, with small, achievable steps between meetings.

   Kimberly has helped people facing issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, problems with sleep or eating, parenting stress, career concerns, bipolar spectrum mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients dealing with intimacy-related concerns and questions about sexual orientation and identity. The focus is on what matters to each person and on skills that can make daily life easier.

   Her approach is straightforward and relational. She aims to be present, respectful, and clear about goals. People who come to her can expect a mix of reflection, problem-solving, and gentle skill-building tailored to their situation.

   To begin, a brief matching process helps pair someone with the right fit and schedule. Kimberly works in Connecticut and provides services in English.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own goals and find internal motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to support movement toward chosen changes, which can help with addictions, coping, and behavior shifts.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing day-to-day reactions to stress.
   
   Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This can help people understand intimacy issues and improve how they relate to others. The therapist combines these approaches in a collaborative way to match each person's needs and preferences.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will help you decide together which methods fit your goals and comfort level. That process often begins with listening to what matters most and then trying small, manageable steps to see what helps.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical change.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   Connecticut

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar and ADHD related challenges, self-esteem, intimacy questions, and compassion fatigue.

   How would you describe the therapy style?

   The style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening, collaboration, and practical steps like skill-building and small behavior changes.

   What is Kimberly's background and experience?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on a wide range of concerns.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds the CT LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.

   In what language are sessions offered?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does cost and billing work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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 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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