Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kimberly Gresham, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.028944
- NPI
- 1962194381
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Kimberly
Kimberly Gresham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related challenges.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on clear strategies and skills that can be used between meetings. She uses methods that encourage self-awareness and moment-to-moment coping rather than abstract theories.
Kimberly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different actions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotional regulation and improve communication.
In a typical meeting she listens for immediate concerns and works with each person to set small, doable goals. She offers exercises and simple practices to build new habits over time. Homework tends to be short and focused so it can fit into busy days.
Her background includes work with a range of life-stage and relational issues such as caregiver stress, blended family concerns, communication problems, infidelity, and aging and geriatric issues. She also has experience with impulsivity, hoarding, codependency, and issues that affect veterans and men.
People who choose Kimberly should expect plain language, step-by-step planning, and practical tools they can try between sessions.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions are handled
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes when old habits get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and feelings.Picking the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting what they do together based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during lunch breaks or between obligations. It also lets therapists use exercises, mindfulness practices, and skills coaching in ways that carry directly into everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, LGBT issues, relationship and parenting strain, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on short-term strategies, skills practice, and improving day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a variety of life-stage and relational issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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