Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149.018458
- NPI1487121935
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT focused
- Stress management
- Communication skills
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ramsay is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of experience. She helps people dealing with anger, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, work stress, and other life changes. Her practice also covers relationship strain, parenting concerns, and coping with trauma and abuse.
Kimberly uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Conversations focus on what the person is feeling and what they want to change in daily life.
Clients can expect short-term tools as well as deeper work when it’s needed. Kimberly addresses communication problems, jealousy, forgiveness, and issues related to substance and process addictions. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, questions about life purpose, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
Sessions tend to center on specific problems and measurable goals. Kimberly helps people build skills for managing strong emotions, improving self-esteem, and handling stress at work or home. She also brings attention to women’s issues and concerns common to veterans and armed forces backgrounds when relevant.
Her approach is direct and practical. People who want concrete techniques for anger, clearer communication, or better coping strategies will find the work focused on real-life change. To begin, clients use the site’s matching steps to schedule a first session and discuss next steps.
How sessions work
How CBT and practical work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying the thought patterns that escalate anger and testing small behavior changes to reduce flare-ups. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger that shows up at work or in relationships.Kimberly favors clear, task-oriented sessions. That includes setting specific goals, practicing skills between sessions, and reviewing progress. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative - she will work with clients to choose techniques that fit their goals and everyday life.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel and making it easier to join from work breaks or home between responsibilities. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to keep continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and communication practice to these formats so the work remains practical and focused on managing anger and stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related issues does she address?
She supports people with anger linked to stress, relationship conflict, parenting strain, and trauma. Addiction-related anger and resentment are also within her stated focus areas.
What style of therapy does she use for anger?
Her documented approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is used to identify thought patterns that fuel anger and to practice alternative responses.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in her profile. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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