Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Kimberly Nixon, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and anxiety support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW20018
- NPI
- 1265091656
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Kimberly
Kimberly Nixon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting or family issues.
Kim focuses on clear, practical help. Sessions concentrate on identifying current problems and building skills to cope with them. She uses direct conversation, skill practice, and goal setting rather than abstract theory. The aim is to leave each session with something that can be used that week.
Her work draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix is used to help people break down unhelpful patterns, shift thinking, and build steadier routines for sleep, eating, or mood management. Mindfulness practices are introduced in small steps to reduce overwhelm.
Kim also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, autism spectrum issues, first responder stress, end-of-life and hospice matters, chronic pain, isolation, and communication problems. She approaches these topics by focusing on what is practical and doable in daily life.
In sessions she works to identify strengths and to turn those strengths into specific coping strategies. People can expect straightforward feedback, collaborative planning, and follow-up on progress. The focus is on usable skills and clear, manageable goals rather than lengthy explanations.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps clarify goals and builds on the person's existing strengths to handle everyday pressures.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.
Mindfulness therapy introduces brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are taught step by step and used alongside other techniques to manage stress and overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Plans can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach with direct conversation, goal setting, and tools to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Florida LCSW license and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use 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