Kimberly O'Day , LCSW, CSW

Kimberly O'Day brings a background shaped by military service, community social work, and a deep interest in animal-assisted care. Raised in Iowa, she joined the Army after college and served in Germany as well as at several locations across the United States before relocating to Colorado. Her time in uniform informed a long-standing commitment to working with veterans and first responders and to understanding how life transitions can affect mental health.

She volunteers at an equine rescue and rehabilitation program, where she helps with barn and paddock care and with socializing horses. Kimberly holds a certificate in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, which complements her clinical work by offering alternative ways to explore emotions and relationships. She is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes Clinical Social Worker - and has more than 15 years of professional social work experience in community mental health settings.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing stress and anxiety, depression, addictions and substance use concerns, LGBTQ-related issues, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and mood disorders. She also addresses blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and workplace stress. Kimberly views each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on clients' strengths as they work through challenges. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and honors the decision to reach out for help.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Kimberly often integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy and collaboration so clients can explore their values and build self-trust. This approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, identity concerns, and life purpose because it centers the client's perspective and strengths.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and substance-related challenges. CBT offers structured tools for coping and problem solving that translate well to remote sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach Kimberly employs when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT combines validation with concrete skills practice and can support people facing intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Kimberly is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care from licensed professionals and to access therapy from different locations, while preserving the collaborative and goal-oriented nature of in-person work.