Kimberly Rose, LICSW

Kimberly Rose is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with three decades of experience working with families, adolescents, young adults, couples, and caregivers. She brings a background in family and youth engagement, child welfare policy, and program development to her clinical work, combining practical knowledge with a compassionate therapeutic approach.

Over the years Kimberly has supported clients in resolving relationship conflicts, strengthening communication skills, and fostering more empathetic connections within families and partnerships. She has substantial experience helping transitional-aged youth and adolescents build self-esteem and social skills while guiding caregivers through challenging life changes. In recent practice she has focused on grief and loss recovery, including support for pet loss, helping clients develop coping strategies to adapt to uncertainty and change.

Kimberly emphasizes practical skills and emotional resilience, drawing on evidence-informed methods to address anxiety, grief, and the stresses of everyday life. Her work centers on meeting clients where they are, supporting them through life transitions, and helping them build tools for long-term well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and convenient online care

Kimberly Rose integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and commit to meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to suit individual situations, whether the focus is relationship work, grief recovery, or building everyday coping skills.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and those who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations.