Kimberly is a dynamic, outgoing, trauma focused therapist. She brings authenticity, humor when appropriate, and genuine connection into the therapeutic room, providing evidence-based approaches with a strong client centered approach, where above all, the client comes first. Kimberly collaborates with her clients, by highlighting her clients’ strengths while also facilitating and challenging clients’ growth. She provides opportunities to process trauma, build or rebuild confidence and self-esteem, and reframe patterns and beliefs, which ultimately allows her clients to create or find new meaning from their experiences.
Kimberly also has extensive background in work with sexual trauma and sexual assault survivors. Her concentration is working with children, adolescents, and young adults who go through a diverse range of situational, emotional, physical and mental health experiences, including depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, adjustment to change, chronic illness, and homelessness. Kimberly also has a focus in working with individuals that identify as LGBTQIA+.
Kimberly received Bachelor's from Temple University in Philadelphia, after which she worked for five years as a rape crisis counselor working with individuals of all ages who experienced sexual trauma. She received her MSW from Simmons University with specialization in interpersonal violence and trauma. Kimberly is a Certified Trauma Professional, as well as received training in TF-CBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), play therapy, trauma informed care, and affirmative practice with LGBTQIA+.