- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Kimberly
Kimberly Root is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, eating-related difficulties, and first responder concerns.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are conversational and practical. She helps people break down painful thoughts and habits into smaller steps they can try between meetings.
Kimberly avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and treats each person with respect. She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to build emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness work is used to help lessen reactivity and improve awareness in the moment.
In sessions she will talk through goals, try concrete skills, and check what works. The focus is on usable strategies for day-to-day life, such as coping tools for anxiety, grounding for trauma triggers, or communication skills for relationship strain.
For people carrying guilt or shame from past actions, family or faith conflicts, or ongoing patterns, she offers steady, straightforward work to look at those feelings and the behaviors they drive. The process starts with a short intake and a shared plan for what to try next.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Kimberly regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase anxiety or guilt, then try practical experiments to shift those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for situations that feel overwhelming. Mindfulness practices are added to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means testing skills, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats may be better when quieter surroundings or less screen time are needed, or when a brief focused session works best. Ask about the available session styles when scheduling so sessions match practical needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to identify unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation, and build awareness around shame or guilt responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach in Michigan.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.