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Kimberly Peltola

LCSW

Kimberly Peltola , LCSW

Therapist in Connecticut

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Peltola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of direct practice assisting individuals, families, and groups through a wide range of life challenges. She blends a holistic perspective that attends to physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being with practical, evidence-informed techniques to support lasting change.

Her approach is warm and interactive, grounded in presence and nonjudgmental listening while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Kimberly draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to help people develop healthier habits, manage stress and anxiety, and navigate relationship and life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of building a trusting relationship as the foundation for therapeutic work and uses that connection to explore patterns, strengths, and goals.

Kimberly has experience addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and other difficulties that affect daily functioning and quality of life. Her style is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on practical skills and insight that support clients in moving toward more fulfilling, balanced living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to address relationship patterns, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape expectations and behaviors in close relationships and helps people develop more secure, trusting connections. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a respectful space where clients set the pace and priorities for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Kimberly partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods in a collaborative way so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain continuity of support while addressing everyday challenges from wherever clients are located within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kimberly Peltola have?

Kimberly Peltola has 10 years of experience providing clinical social work services to individuals, families, and groups.

Is Kimberly Peltola a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kimberly holds the LCSW credential. Her license is listed as CT LCSW 011335.

In which languages does Kimberly Peltola provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kimberly Peltola located?

Kimberly Peltola is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Kimberly Peltola as my therapist?

You can work with Kimberly Peltola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kimberly Peltola work with international clients?

Kimberly Peltola does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kimberly Peltola cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

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