Kimberly Finnie , LCSW

Kimberly Finnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of counseling experience, practicing in New Jersey and holding licensure in Maine as well. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, work through trauma and abuse, and address depression and major life transitions. Her practice also focuses on issues such as blended family dynamics, communication difficulties, dissociation, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Known for a calm and supportive approach, she aims to create a welcoming space where individuals can share their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Kimberly emphasizes practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person, helping clients build coping skills and regain balance during difficult periods. Those seeking help with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, social anxiety, workplace stress, or women's issues may find her perspective particularly relevant.

Throughout her career she has encouraged clients to approach change with courage while offering steady support and guidance. Her work is rooted in collaboration, assisting people in developing strategies that fit their goals, values, and day-to-day realities.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building and processing difficult experiences. One common approach centers on stress and anxiety management, teaching concrete coping strategies and problem-solving skills to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another emphasis is trauma-informed work that helps people process past harms and develop stability, grounding, and ways to manage trauma-related symptoms while reestablishing a sense of safety and control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to identify goals, priorities, and preferences, then tailors techniques that best fit those needs. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity through relocations or travel, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use proven methods.