Kimberly Root, LMSW

Kimberly Root is a Michigan-based clinical social worker who brings nine years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach to her individual therapy practice. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, career stress, and life adjustments. Her caseload has also included individuals coping with physical trauma and emotional abuse, as well as those navigating grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, and changes brought on by illness or injury.

Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kimberly does not rely on stigmatizing labels; instead she collaborates with each person to create a tailored treatment plan. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness techniques to address thought patterns, emotional regulation, and present-centered awareness. Kimberly holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting her social work training and clinical practice in Michigan.

She emphasizes practical skills and supportive dialogue designed to meet each client’s specific needs. Seeking change takes courage, and Kimberly aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Remote therapies using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness

Kimberly Root uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to support people dealing with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with grief, chronic stress, or trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and options such as live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor interventions to real-life circumstances.