Kimberly Herring , LMHC

Kimberly Herring is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has supported a wide range of people - from adolescents to older adults, victims of crime to inmates - and has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings with individuals and groups. Much of her career has been in the non-profit sector, including several years as a rape crisis and trauma recovery therapist at a community mental health center.

Her work is informed by an eclectic mix of therapeutic theories, and she adapts her approach to match each person's needs. Kimberly is particularly engaged with women's issues while remaining open to helping people facing many kinds of concerns. She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - but also draws on dialectical behavior therapy or client-centered methods when those fit better.

Kimberly aims to meet clients where they are and to work collaboratively toward their goals. She emphasizes empowerment by building on existing strengths and teaching skills and tools that may be missing. Whether someone needs guidance, a place to be heard, or structured skill-building, her goal is to support growth and help people become their whole, authentic selves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as primary approaches in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors to improve mood and coping - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in areas like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time, mixing strategies when appropriate and supporting clients as they learn new skills.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options allow people to connect with licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.