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Alison Kimball

Alison Kimball

LMSW, LCSW

Compassionate therapist for practical change

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical tools

About Alison

Alison Kimball is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck and who want clearer ways to manage anxiety, relationships, and parenting challenges. Alison’s approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at making room for honest conversation and practical change.

She builds a calm space where clients can say what they need to say without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding steps that feel doable. Alison listens closely and helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and track what helps.

Her work draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts affect present life, and she uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the pace set by the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop healthier behaviors. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are woven in as fits each person’s goals.

Alison has supported people through grief, addiction concerns, chronic health stress, and major life transitions. She also addresses issues like communication problems, commitment worries, and caregiver stress. Her sessions balance practical strategies with emotional support so people can move forward.

Choosing to start therapy can feel hard, and Alison aims to make the first steps clear and manageable. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to build on what’s already working in their life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Alison uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful past events that still affect daily life; this approach focuses on understanding how earlier experiences influence current reactions and safety. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the person’s pace so they feel heard and in control of the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alison will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and realistic.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings and return to real-life situations right away to practice new skills.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida, Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, FloridaSW10074
  • LMSW, Michigan6801118908
  • NPI1134408354

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alison commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, and trauma and abuse.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is warm and direct, focusing on clear conversation and small, practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of life and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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