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About Kimberley
LMSW in Michigan with 10 years of experience, Kimberley VanHaitsma works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, life changes, and ADHD. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Sessions are conducted in English and Kimberley does not accept international clients.
Kim began in nursing before moving into social work. Her background includes geriatrics, crisis counseling, and supervision of limited license social workers as they progress toward full licensure. That mix means she often addresses intersections between physical health, long-term caregiving, and emotional strain.
In practice she focuses on concrete skills and short-term problem solving alongside deeper personal work. Clients learn ways to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, strengthen boundaries, and reduce compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, disability, and the stresses that come with caregiving.
Her crisis experience involves safety assessment and rapid intervention when someone is at risk of harming themselves or others. That work informs how she addresses urgent concerns and developing safety plans when needed.
Kimley (Kim) values practical approaches such as CBT and DBT skills training as well as mindfulness and motivational interviewing to encourage small, achievable changes. She prefers clear, direct conversations about difficult thoughts and feelings and works with people to identify realistic next steps.
To begin clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How clinical approaches are used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client leads the conversation; this approach helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about work, loss, or caregiving stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical ways to reduce anxiety and low mood through small experiments and skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and together decide which methods to try first. Plans can shift as needs change, with options to focus on short-term skills or longer personal work.
Confirm the therapist's session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific ongoing formats. When arranged, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter phone check-in may suit a work break, or a video meeting can allow for a more in-depth skill-building session. Discuss practical scheduling needs during the matching process to find what fits best.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, grief, relationship and family problems, career changes, and ADHD.
Which therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a clinician, plus earlier related work in nursing and long-term care settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW and practices in the state of Michigan.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not specify fixed formats for ongoing sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.