Kimberly Bennett , LCSW

Kimberly Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Mississippi with nine years of clinical experience. She has supported people ranging in age from 5 to 100 through a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, bullying, gender identity concerns, abuse and neglect, emotional regulation difficulties, and anger management, among other issues.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients navigate life transitions and improve daily functioning. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, dialectical behavioral methods, psychodynamic insight, and rational-emotive strategies to address thoughts, emotions, and patterns that contribute to distress.

Kimberly individualizes conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs, drawing on evidence-informed tools while honoring each client’s unique story. She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Kimberly looks forward to working collaboratively with those who are ready to begin that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complement to these methods, helping clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kimberly works with each person to tailor techniques and a treatment plan that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kimberly is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows care to fit into busy routines. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access support from home, and continue work on goals between sessions with guidance from a licensed professional.