Kimberly Smiley, LMFT

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Practical therapy for stress and relationships

Details

Name	Kimberly Smiley
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Kimberly

Kimberly Smiley is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on making therapy understandable and practical. Kimberly aims to meet people where they are and to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety and works through depression and grief in straightforward ways. Relationship concerns and family problems are common topics she addresses, along with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She also supports people facing attachment and abandonment worries, commitment doubts, and the strain of workplace issues. Kimberly uses evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions so clients can try things that feel useful. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.

Narrative Therapy helps people reframe stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's comfort. Kimberly emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps clients can take between meetings.

She works with adults and young adults who want clearer communication, stronger self-regard, or relief from persistent stress. Starting therapy is often a brave step, and Kimberly focuses on making that step easier. She will help set goals and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Her approach is direct, caring, and focused on what matters most to each person.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Kimberly works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kimberly 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 Kimberly directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that translate well to online care

Kimberly commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, helping clients view problems from new angles and create different paths forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does together with each client. Kimberly treats the first few sessions as a chance to learn what matters most to the client, set clear goals, and decide which methods to use. She adjusts the plan as goals change and as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and each has practical advantages. Video lets people read body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or moments when writing feels more comfortable. These options allow therapy to fit around work, caregiving, and travel while keeping sessions consistent and focused.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include self-esteem, family issues, attachment and abandonment worries, workplace strain, and related life transitions.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to shape sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on mood and relationship challenges. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and individualized planning.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Florida and sees clients who are located in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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