Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kimberly Coady Heikkila, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 29900
- NPI
- 1295939569
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kimberly supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem support
About Kimberly
Kimberly Coady Heikkila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship challenges, and build self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people dealing with depression and social anxiety.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. Conversations focus on everyday problems and practical steps. She listens for what is most urgent and helps prioritize small changes that fit into daily life.
Kimberly adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions may include talking through relationship patterns, practicing communication skills, and building strategies to reduce anxious thinking. She aims to make the work concrete and usable between sessions.
She emphasizes realistic goals and steady progress. That can mean short behavioral experiments, clearer communication practices, or changes to routines that affect mood and motivation. She checks in on what works and revises the plan as needed.
People who come for help can expect a practical focus on solving current problems and improving day-to-day functioning. Kimberly keeps language plain and uses tools that are easy to apply outside sessions. If you want straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem, she offers an experienced LCSW perspective in California.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic methods and working online
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood in place. This approach teaches skills to reframe thinking and try small behavioral experiments to reduce anxious or depressed patterns. Another common strand of work focuses on communication and relationship patterns. It helps people practice clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond differently in common conflicts. These skills are useful for improving everyday interactions and reducing repeated misunderstandings. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly treats the selection as collaborative; she will talk with each person about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. The plan changes if a method is not producing practical gains. Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or longer focused sessions when needed. Speak with the matching process about which session formats are available so you can pick what fits your schedule and daily life.CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She emphasizes everyday steps, clearer communication, and exercises you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience. That time has included helping people with mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. The profile lists only the CA LCSW credential.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen for your location.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers