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- Grief support
- Self esteem work
- Life transitions
About Kimberly
LCSW in New York with 15 years of experience, Kimberly Griffin-Simmonds helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel stuck or unsure what comes next.
Kimberly works with adults who report feeling isolated, struggling with communication, or questioning their life direction. Sessions include straightforward discussions about what is happening now and small experiments to test new ways of coping. She explains options clearly and sets short-term goals people can check each week.
Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotions and behavior in everyday terms. That means talking through painful feelings, learning strategies for managing hard moments, and practicing different ways of interacting. The emphasis is on skills people can use outside sessions to reduce distress and notice progress.
Sessions are collaborative. Kimberly helps people map current problems, weigh practical steps, and adjust plans as needed. She aims to make each session focused and relevant so people leave with at least one manageable thing to try before the next meeting.
Clients in New York meet a licensed clinical social worker who brings steady clinical experience and a habit of clear explanations. For many people, this approach reduces overwhelm and makes coping with loss or life change more manageable over time.
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotion and behavior in plain terms. One common approach focuses on skills training to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping. That method teaches short, practical strategies people can use when grief or low self-esteem feels overwhelming. Another approach targets communication patterns by identifying unhelpful interactions and practicing clearer ways of expressing needs and boundaries. This work is useful when isolation or relationship strain is part of the problem.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques to try. She adjusts methods based on what helps most, and she involves clients in deciding next steps so the plan fits their situation.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling. Discuss format and timing during the matching process so sessions can be scheduled in a way that fits daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation and questions about life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented approach built on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use 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.