Kimberly "Kim" Haubner, LCSW

Kimberly "Kim" Haubner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 26 years of professional experience. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and adapts her work to meet each person's specific needs, drawing on a long history of practice in a variety of clinical settings.

Kim combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance to address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use concerns, trauma, and major life changes. She brings particular experience supporting families managing dementia, working with both individuals in the early stages and the caregivers who need tools to reduce stress and preserve quality of life. Kim has also collaborated with clients in outpatient settings to help manage symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia through individualized plans and strategies.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration. She works with individuals and families on relationship and parenting concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career and anger management, and LGBT-related matters, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the client’s goals and circumstances. Prospective clients can expect steady support, practical tools, and a focus on achievable steps toward well-being, with Kim available to partner in working toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward valued goals. It can be helpful for chronic anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation and coping.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth. This approach helps people who need a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore identity, relationships, and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will tailor techniques and pacing to fit the client’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a therapist who can adapt approaches for remote care.