- 30 years experience
- Trauma focus
- Practical guidance
About Kimberly
Kimberly Birrell is a licensed social worker with 30 years of counseling experience. She has spent the last decade working with combat military clients and draws on that background when addressing traumatic stress. She focuses on helping people who are coping with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She and the client build a plan together based on the person’s needs and goals. Sessions aim to identify what’s getting in the way and to try straightforward strategies that can ease day-to-day strain.
Kimberly often works with people facing relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those managing mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, as well as attention challenges and eating or sleeping concerns. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each situation.
People who value direct, experienced guidance tend to fit well with her style. She emphasizes clear steps and realistic goals rather than abstract theory. The work is respectful and focused on what will help most in a person’s life right now.
If someone is thinking about starting, Kimberly asks them to consider what they want to change and what has helped before. That helps shape the first sessions and a workable plan moving forward.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and recovery. One common approach helps people process trauma by gently addressing difficult memories and building skills to manage strong emotions; this can reduce the power of those memories over daily life. Another approach emphasizes coping skills for mood and anxiety problems, teaching concrete tools to lower stress, improve sleep, and manage cravings or impulsive urges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the therapy stays useful and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, and reduce the time spent traveling. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera every session or who need simpler ways to connect while keeping therapy practical and goal-focused.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping and eating concerns, career struggles, and related topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying problems, setting realistic goals, and trying straightforward strategies that fit the person’s life.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 30 years of counseling experience, including ten years working with combat military clients.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.