- Grief support
- Self esteem
- Life purpose
About Kimberly
Kimberly Griffin-Simmonds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Kimberly focuses on practical conversation and clear steps people can use between sessions. She listens for what is most troubling and helps name the patterns that keep those problems repeating. Sessions often include reflecting on past loss, practicing clearer ways of talking with others, and building small habits that support confidence.
Her work is informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she uses methods shown in research to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. She describes options and methods in plain language and invites questions about how each approach might help.
Kimberly pays attention to immediate needs as well as longer-term goals. For someone coping with a life transition, she blends emotional processing with skills for decision-making and self-support. For grief, she helps people make room for loss while finding ways to continue daily life.
People meet her to talk through what matters now and to set small, realistic steps forward. She asks about routines, relationships, and what feels draining so sessions can target those places. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
Evidence-based methods and how they work online
Two common evidence-based techniques Kimberly relies on are cognitive-behavioral methods and grief-focused approaches. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teach practical ways to shift them; this is useful for low self-esteem, worry, and improving day-to-day functioning. Grief-focused approaches help people process loss in manageable pieces and develop routines that support coping and returning to daily tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly discusses different methods with each person and chooses what fits a client's goals and preferences. She treats it as a collaborative decision and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists trained as licensed professionals can guide which methods suit immediate concerns and which require more sustained work, helping clients balance therapy with other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with major life changes. Communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose are also areas of focus.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses clear, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and build small steps forward. Sessions mix emotional processing with concrete skills for decision-making.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on grief and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients 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.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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