Kim Padula , LCSW

Kim Padula is a licensed clinician who brings decades of experience to therapeutic work, combining formal training with a strengths-based outlook. She studied psychology as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University and went on to earn a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects advanced training in assessment and psychotherapy.

Kim emphasizes a strengths-focused perspective, helping people recognize both their vulnerabilities and their capacities for resilience. She views therapy as a collaborative process that offers perspective, accountability, support, and opportunities for growth. Her goal is for therapy to move beyond insight and self-awareness toward a greater sense of choice in how clients respond to life’s challenges.

Her work is grounded in well-established, evidence-informed techniques and is conducted as a team effort between therapist and client. Early sessions typically involve reviewing personal history with attention to the experiences and relationships that have shaped the person. From there she works with each client to identify objectives, map a plan for treatment, and adjust the focus as needed over time.

Prospective clients with questions are invited to reach out to learn more about how she might support their goals.

Approaches and Online Care with Kim Padula

Kim integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in building self-awareness and practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship to help individuals explore their values and choices. CBT offers structured strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in relationships. Together these approaches offer both insight and hands-on tools tailored to specific needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kim can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access licensed professionals from a distance.