Kimberley Croley, LICSW
Narrative-informed LICSW offering practical support
Details
| Name | Kimberley Croley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Alabama |
| Licensed in | Alabama |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Kimberley
Kimberley Croley is a licensed independent clinical social worker with six years of licensed practice in Alabama. She draws on decades of counseling experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Kimberley offers steady, straightforward support for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She prefers a conversational, client-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Background and approach
She helps people name painful patterns, notice what keeps them stuck, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Narrative methods are part of her work. That means she helps people separate themselves from difficult stories and rewrite those stories in ways that fit their values and goals.
She also uses practical tools from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to teach skills for stress, worry, and coping. Attachment-based ideas guide how she looks at relationship and caregiving concerns. Those ideas help when past hurts affect present connections.
Kimberley also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce, domestic violence, and the complicated feelings that come with loss and forgiveness. She works in plain language and aims for a calm, nonjudgmental space. People who want to try therapy are guided through simple steps to begin, and sessions are tailored to real life needs and schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Kimberley works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kimberley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kimberley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Kimberley uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that cause pain. That approach helps when past events or labels feel stuck and people want to rewrite how they see themselves.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches simple skills to accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used as needed to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The early sessions are often about identifying priorities and testing small changes together.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit busy lives. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options give flexibility for scheduling, allow follow-up between sessions, and help people keep therapy going amid caregiving or work demands.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kimberley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is Kimberley’s therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on what matters to each person and using practical tools to address daily problems.
How much professional experience does she have?
She holds six years of licensed clinical experience and additional decades of work in counseling prior to licensure.
Where is Kimberley licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Alabama as an LICSW, and her practice is based in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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