- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
About Kimberly
Kimberly Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and cancer-related adjustment.
Kimberly uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer ways to handle everyday problems. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, and on solution-focused strategies to identify small, manageable steps.
Her style aims to be nonjudgmental and supportive while helping people set and work toward personal goals. Sessions can include discussion of communication patterns, coping techniques for anxiety and depression, and ways to manage the stress of caregiving or chronic health problems. The emphasis is on learning tools that can be used between sessions.
Kimberly also uses person-centered and strength-based ideas to build on what already works for each person. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone is weighing change or commitment. These methods are combined to fit the concerns a person brings to therapy.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change or understand better. Kimberly asks practical questions about current stresses and daily routines to shape the work. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange an initial session.
Approaches and how online sessions are used
Kimberly blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teach practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused work pinpoints small, achievable steps and immediate goals to reduce overwhelm and build momentum.She also draws on person-centered and strength-based methods to notice what already helps and to increase motivation. Finding the best mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue care during work or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and communication to suit a client's daily routine so therapy can be practical and usable between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness adjustment.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and helps identify small steps to try between sessions, focusing on thoughts, behaviors, and problem-solving strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in a range of difficulties including relationship and health-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.