Kimberly Neal is a licensed counselor who brings 19 years of experience to her work in Florida.
01About Kimberly
Kimberly Neal is a licensed counselor who brings 19 years of experience to her work in Florida. She is credentialed as an LPC and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC. Kimberly writes and talks plainly with people and helps them sort through hard, everyday problems.
She uses a mix of psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches. That means she pays attention to life stories and patterns, practices concrete behavior change, and centers each person's perspective in the room.
Background and approach
Kimberly also follows trauma-informed methods to reduce retraumatization while working through difficult memories. She teaches practical skills such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and relaxation. Sessions may include role-playing, reality testing when needed, and discussion of lifestyle factors like exercise and nutrition that support mental health.
She also incorporates therapeutic confrontation carefully when it helps a person see different choices. Kimberly has worked with people across a wide age span and many settings, including corrections, child welfare, and health-related disability services. She has experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, OCD, ADHD, oppositional behaviors, and substance use with co-occurring conditions.
Her stated goal is to offer a space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping strategies, and move toward acceptance or change. She encourages practical steps and small habits that make daily life feel more manageable.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH10517 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC016620 · expires September 2028
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 23211 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1407032436 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kimberly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Kimberly practices psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches in ways that fit online work. Psychodynamic work involves noticing patterns and early influences in a person's life to understand present behavior and feelings; online sessions can create space to reflect on recurring themes. Behavioral techniques focus on clear, small changes in daily routines and activities; these are easy to set as concrete homework and track between sessions. Person-centered humanistic methods prioritize the client's perspective and values, helping the therapist shape sessions around what matters most to the individual.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. She checks in about what's working and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to keep it practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It also supports shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and makes it simpler to practice skills and complete behavioral experiments between sessions. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and format to find arrangements that fit your routine.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
Kimberly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, and a range of family-related topics. She also addresses substance use and co-occurring conditions.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches with a trauma-informed perspective. Sessions mix talking about patterns with practical skill-building such as mindfulness and behavioral activation.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 19 years of experience working in varied settings including corrections and child welfare. That experience informs how she supports people with complex life histories.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Florida while also noting licensure in Georgia.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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