Kimberly Root , LMSW

Kimberly Root is a clinical social worker based in Michigan with nine years of experience providing individual therapy and life coaching. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker with graduate-level social work training - she has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, career transitions, trauma and adjustment challenges, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Kimberly blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques to create treatment plans that are tailored to an individual’s priorities and experiences.

Kimberly emphasizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, shaping conversations and interventions to reflect each client’s strengths and goals. She supports clients who are ready to take steps toward greater well-being and offers practical tools and compassionate guidance to help navigate change and growth. She welcomes individuals seeking a respectful, strengths-focused approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. In practice it provides concrete tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and for improving day-to-day functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. It can be especially useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive reactions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation to reduce reactivity and increase emotional balance. These techniques often complement CBT and DBT by helping clients notice patterns without judgment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kimberly works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify what methods feel most effective and sustainable for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support across life changes while working with a licensed therapist.