Dr. Kimberly Yazell , LCSW

Dr. Kimberly Yazell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of clinical experience supporting adults and teens through complex mental health and substance use challenges. She has provided dual-diagnosis care across multiple levels of treatment and has worked extensively with military service members, focusing on combat-related trauma, co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, and the practical challenges of reintegration into civilian life.

Her practice is guided by evidence-based approaches that aim to produce timely improvements and durable change. Dr. Yazell combines clinical rigor with a supportive, encouraging stance so people feel heard and empowered as they work toward their goals. She places emphasis on meeting each person where they are, tailoring interventions to the needs of the individual or family while drawing on proven therapeutic methods.

Known for a calm, attentive style, Dr. Yazell seeks to create an environment in which people can explore stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, and other life transitions. As an LCSW she brings both clinical training and practical experience to help clients develop coping skills, restore functioning, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Kimberly Yazell uses a blend of practical, skills-focused therapies to help people manage symptoms and build more satisfying lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with mood or habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - approaches that can be helpful for intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that support stress management, improved focus, and coping with difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Yazell collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment fits the individual's life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from where someone is located.