Kimberly Lackey, LCMHC

Kimberly Lackey is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 25 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with individuals facing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, and the challenges of grief and loss. Kimberly also supports people who want to build motivation, strengthen self-esteem, and increase confidence.

She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that their existing strengths are important resources for addressing difficult situations. Kimberly emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and honors the effort it takes to begin seeking support. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can require courage, and she affirms and acknowledges clients for starting that work.

Her long practice reflects a commitment to helping clients identify practical ways to move forward while respecting each individual’s pace and goals. Kimberly strives to create an environment where clients can draw on their strengths to navigate change and challenge.

Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Approaches Online

Kimberly often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening with empathy and supporting clients as they explore their values and goals. This approach helps people who need space to reflect and build confidence at their own pace.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior contributing to stress or anxiety and then develop tools to change them. CBT can be useful for managing symptoms and building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on what proves most helpful in session.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into different schedules and life circumstances. These options provide flexibility and allow clients to connect in ways that feel most comfortable for them.