Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kimberly Ramsay, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.018458
- NPI
- 1487121935
- Experience
- 17 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
- Addictions support
- CBT methods
- Stress and anger
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ramsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of experience. She helps people facing addictions, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Kimberly accepts international clients.
Kimberly uses straightforward talk and practical tools to address daily problems. She often works with clients on managing stress, building confidence, and coping with substance or process-related addictions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and concrete steps a person can try between sessions.
Her main clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means she and the person identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and test new ways of responding. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change work.
Kimberly also pays attention to how relationships and life roles affect well-being. She helps people sort through communication problems, commitment issues, caregiving strain, and family conflict. Practical problem solving and skill building are common parts of her work.
Clients can expect clear goals and measurable steps. Kimberly usually breaks larger problems into manageable pieces so progress feels visible. To begin, the process asks for a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session via the online therapy options button.
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How Kimberly uses CBT online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. Online sessions that use CBT typically include discussing recent situations, spotting patterns, and practicing new responses. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change work such as addiction or anger management.Kimberly emphasizes clear goals and collaboration. She will work with each person to decide which techniques make the most sense for their situation and preferences. Together they set short-term steps and review progress so adjustments can be made based on results.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online care can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around work or to keep continuity when routines change. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. The process for starting is the same: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, self-esteem, career issues, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations and skill building. The work emphasizes clear steps and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a 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