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Kimberly Smith, LPC

Alabama LPC guiding clients to move forward
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Addictions and recovery

About Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 16 years of clinical experience. She has worked across rehabilitation counseling, mental health, and substance abuse settings, building a broad background in supporting people through complex challenges. Over her career she has assisted individuals with borderline intellectual functioning, substance use concerns, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, and co-occurring conditions, bringing practical experience to each case.

Kimberly offers guidance in stress management and effective coping strategies for anxiety, addiction, trauma, parenting difficulties, and complicated grief. Her work centers on helping people move forward - toward hope, renewed goals, and a life they may not have imagined possible. She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet specific needs.

Her therapeutic toolbox includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral interventions, and solution-focused techniques, along with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based strategies, and Motivational Interviewing. Kimberly aims to empower clients to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, offering support as they work to clear the path ahead and achieve lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kimberly Smith have?

Kimberly Smith has 16 years of professional experience.

Is Kimberly Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kimberly Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. Her Alabama license is listed as AL LPC 4056.

In which languages does Kimberly Smith provide therapy?

Kimberly Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Kimberly Smith located?

Kimberly Smith is located in Alabama.

How can I work with Kimberly Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kimberly Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kimberly Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Kimberly Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kimberly Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.



One of the key benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from a distance.



Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many, online work offers a practical and effective way to receive support while maintaining continuity with their daily routines.

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