Kimberly Bennett , LCSW

Kimberly Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Mississippi with nine years of professional experience. She has supported people across the lifespan, working with individuals from age 5 through age 100, and has experience addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, bullying, gender identity questions, abuse and neglect, emotional regulation, and anger management among other challenges.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws from a blend of approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, dialectic behavioral strategies, psychodynamic insights, and rational-emotive methods to shape care. Treatment conversations and plans are tailored to each person so that interventions align with their particular needs and goals.

Kimberly emphasizes empowering clients to take the steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, recognizing the courage involved in seeking change. She is available to support individuals ready to begin that process and looks forward to working with people who wish to explore growth and healing.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends skills training in areas like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people learning to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It supports coping with stress, rumination, and sleep challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kimberly works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals tailor methods over time so therapy remains responsive and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into daily life and to access therapists from different locations. These options can make consistent care more achievable for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or other barriers to in-person visits.