Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina

Kimberly Ennis, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

Credentials check

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina: LCSW, licence C006251
NPI: 1508138199
Experience: 15 years
Languages: English
Location: North Carolina

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.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship or parenting strains. Her background also includes work with addictions, self-esteem concerns, bipolar mood issues, anger, and compassion fatigue.

She trained in psychology and social work at East Carolina University and has practiced across different settings. That experience shaped a practical style that pays attention to culture and the environment around each person. Sessions focus on concrete steps someone can take to manage symptoms and handle difficult moments.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to look at unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are also part of her toolkit when appropriate.

Kimberly emphasizes collaboration in session. She helps people set understandable goals and practices skills between visits. She also pays attention to how caregiving, chronic illness, adoption and foster care histories, or aging issues affect daily life.

Her work is practical and straightforward. People who contact her can expect focused conversations, observable skill-building, and planning for real-life situations.

BHow sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on small, practical changes in thoughts and behaviors that someone can practice between sessions. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills work to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, what feels manageable, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Discuss practical needs during the matching questionnaire and the first session so plans match everyday life and goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and parenting strains, anger, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What approaches does she use in session?

Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Therapy as appropriate to client needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working in multiple settings and with diverse backgrounds.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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