- Focused on grief
- Practical coping skills
- Mindful presence
About Kimberly
Kimberly Downing is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She builds a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about hard feelings and take small steps toward change.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She listens first and then works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings, such as breathing techniques, thought tracking, and mindful awareness.
Kimberly uses a mix of methods that match each person's needs. She draws from client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior strategies to manage strong emotions.
People also report that mindfulness and existential ideas help them find meaning during difficult life events. Kimberly supports those coping with loss, chronic illness, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, and aging-related concerns. She offers straightforward guidance for practical challenges and emotional processing.
Her style is warm but direct. She encourages small, doable changes and helps people notice progress. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her availability.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She listens first and then works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on skills people can try between meetings, such as breathing techniques, thought tracking, and mindful awareness.
Kimberly uses a mix of methods that match each person's needs. She draws from client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior strategies to manage strong emotions.
People also report that mindfulness and existential ideas help them find meaning during difficult life events. Kimberly supports those coping with loss, chronic illness, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, and aging-related concerns. She offers straightforward guidance for practical challenges and emotional processing.
Her style is warm but direct. She encourages small, doable changes and helps people notice progress. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her availability.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's experience and following their lead. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to sort out feelings at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior. It uses simple tools like tracking thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. It can be useful for people who struggle with overwhelming feelings or feel stuck in cycles of crisis.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping continuity of care when travel or health concerns get in the way. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to attend regular appointments, try brief check-ins, or use video to practice skills in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, and attachment questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and provides services associated with that license in the region.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.