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Kimberly  "Kim" Davis

Kimberly "Kim" Davis, LCSW

Therapist in Kentucky · 16+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW for practical support

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  • Trauma informed
  • Goal focused
  • Skill building

About Kimberly

Kimberly "Kim" Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a long path in behavioral health. She holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Campbellsville University and has 16 years of experience. Kim has worked in hospitals, substance abuse programs, crisis units, and a local homeless shelter, and she is currently a predoctoral psychology student at Keiser University. Her background includes extended work at Ft. Knox focused on patterns of human behavior and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. That experience informs how she talks about trauma and substance use in sessions. She helps people name what’s happening, set small goals, and try new coping steps between visits. Kim relies on straightforward approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Solution-Focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical. People come to her for relationship and intimacy concerns, stress and anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, attachment questions, and issues linked to caregiving or chronic illness. Kim mentions a focus on trauma and substance abuse but works broadly across related concerns. Her style is practical and empathetic. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps, skill practice, and real-world problem solving. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking so they know how to connect with her.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety or change patterns that cause stress. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are concrete and can be practiced in daily life, which many people find useful when managing strong emotions or relationship strain. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans as therapy proceeds. Confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer sessions that rely less on video and more on conversation, while others like screen-based work that supports skill demonstrations and shared worksheets. Discussing practical details ahead of time helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with relationship and intimacy concerns, stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and related areas like body image and communication problems.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Solution-Focused techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and practical steps to try between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has 16 years of experience including roles as a hospital social work director, clinical director of a substance abuse center, behavioral health therapist in crisis units, and director of a local homeless shelter.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky and holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Campbellsville University.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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