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LMSW, LCSW

Alison Kimball, LMSW, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Alison

Alison Kimball is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other life challenges including ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental approach that encourages clients to explore thoughts and feelings openly while working toward practical change. As a therapist trained as an LMSW and LCSW, she draws on evidence-based methods to tailor support to each person's needs.

Clients can expect collaborative care that balances emotional validation with problem-solving tools for issues like grief, addiction, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. Her practice in Florida integrates talk-based work with skills-building so clients learn new ways to cope with anger, communication problems, career stress, and intimate relationship questions.

She invites people to take the first step toward greater satisfaction and functioning and offers ongoing support across transitions and tough life events.

How evidence-based approaches adapt to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting atmosphere where a person’s values and choices guide the work; this approach helps people feel understood while they explore goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented style that supports readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to determine which methods or combination of methods fit best, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure that the selected strategies match what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from home or work. These formats offer flexibility for people who need different modes of communication, and they support consistent engagement with licensed professionals while working toward achievable changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alison address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting, grief, addictions, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients make concrete changes.
What is her professional background?
Alison brings two decades of clinical experience to her work, supporting people through life changes, relationship challenges, and mood or stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials with licence details MI LMSW 6801118908 and FL LCSW SW10074 and practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with Alison?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida, Michigan

Languages

English