- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Life transitions
About Kimberly
Kimberly Finnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She holds LCSW credentials in Maine and New Jersey and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions.
She helps people who are carrying guilt or shame about choices, identity, or past events. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what happened, how it affects daily life, and practical steps to reduce its hold. Kimberly aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental setting so people can speak honestly about painful feelings.
Her background includes longtime clinical practice in community settings and private care across state lines. That experience shaped an approach that blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attention to everyday problems like work stress, seasonal mood shifts, and changing family roles. She also addresses issues such as dissociation, communication breakdowns, and negotiating blended family dynamics.
In sessions she works collaboratively to identify small, manageable goals. That might mean learning ways to notice and name shame, practicing short behavioral shifts, or trying new communication approaches for difficult conversations. Progress is paced to what someone can realistically try between meetings.
Kimberly accepts English-speaking clients and sees people who live in or have connections to New Jersey. She also accepts international clients. Before booking, clients are asked to confirm the current session options and scheduling details through the platform's intake steps.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many therapists use core evidence-based methods to address guilt, shame, anxiety, and trauma. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and teach practical ways to test and shift them, which can lessen self-blame and rumination. Behavioral techniques focus on small, repeated actions that change day-to-day patterns, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and reclaiming routine. Trauma-informed methods prioritize stabilizing symptoms and grounding skills before addressing painful memories, helping people feel steadier when they talk about difficult events.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit current needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as those needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Online work can also let clients use quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if needed, or schedule meetings outside typical office hours. Confirm format, timing, and any subscription details during the intake steps so sessions match daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maine, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She focuses on clear conversation about what happened and how it affects daily life, then uses practical steps to reduce those feelings' impact.
What is her clinical background?
She has 22 years of counseling experience and has worked in community and private practice settings over that time.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ME LCSW and NJ LCSW credentials and practices out of New Jersey.
Do sessions happen in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border scheduling details during intake.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.