Kimberly Ennis, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

ACT and CBT
Trauma informed care
Mindfulness practice

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

She trained in psychology and social work at East Carolina University and has practiced across a range of settings. Kimberly draws on practical, evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness methods. She pays attention to cultural and environmental factors when planning care.

In sessions she focuses on clear skills and small steps people can use between meetings. That can mean practicing new coping skills, testing thoughts and behaviors, or using grounding and emotion regulation techniques. She also uses trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting daily life.

Kimberly emphasizes working together to set goals and try methods that fit a person's situation. She notes particular experience supporting people with PTSD symptoms as well as those dealing with chronic stress, caregiver strain, and medical or life transitions. Her approach is practical and direct, with attention to each person's background.

People can expect straightforward discussion of what to try and why. To start, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled to clarify priorities and plan next steps.

Therapeutic approaches for remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for stress, life changes, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense emotions and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She typically starts with practical skills and adjusts methods based on what helps in everyday life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity through life transitions and medical concerns. Licensed professionals can use evidence-based techniques effectively at a distance, and the therapist will help pick the approach and structure that best match a person's routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issues Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses practical, evidence-based methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to identify small steps and skills that can reduce overwhelm and increase forward movement.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and is a veteran of the United States Army, and she trained in psychology and social work at East Carolina University.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.