K​i​m​b​e​r​l​y McKenzie , LMSW

Kimberly McKenzie is a Michigan-licensed social worker who approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, she focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address LGBT-related concerns, and heal from trauma and abuse. Kimberly emphasizes a collaborative process, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals.

She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and empower clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her style centers on practical, individualized care that honors clients’ experiences while offering clear strategies and steady encouragement for growth and recovery.

CBT-informed Care and Personalized Online Support

Kimberly McKenzie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. CBT involves working together to notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and then learning concrete strategies to shift responses and improve daily functioning.

In addition to CBT-informed techniques, Kimberly emphasizes individualized treatment planning and a flexible therapeutic dialogue that is shaped by each client’s needs and goals. She works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best and adjusts the approach over time based on progress and preferences.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients choices about how and when to engage. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support consistent contact between sessions, and allow clients to work with licensed professionals in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for their lives.