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Kimberly Merritt Barrett

LPC12 years of experience
4.9 (82)
Empowering
Authentic
Direct

Greetings, My name is Kimberly Merritt Barrett and I grew in a small rural area in SW Georgia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a plethora of experience in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, High School Counseling; Self Esteem; Body Imaging; Self-Awareness, Couples Therapy, Anger Mgmt, Grief/Loss, Relational Issues; etc.

My functional statement in this field and what has kept me grounded is: To help someone, you must have been helped at some point in your life.

My functional statement in this field and what has kept me grounded is: To help someone, you must have been helped at some point in your life. We all need support and a clear vision to operate in this thing called 'life'. I am sorry to inform you I do not submit letters/recommendations for you to be off of work.

First session

In our first session, which is usually when the intake assessment is done. At the intake appointment, you will be able to ask any questions you would like for me to answer. Depending upon the time remaining, we will begin briefing discussing your need for seeking therapy and discuss therapeutic and client expectations.

Strengths

My strengths are: Compassion; Humble; Learner; Motivator; Encourager; Supporter; Self-Awareness

Ideal clients

I love working with anyone who is willing to do the work. I know life's circumstances may hit hard but once you are tired of getting the same results or decide you are ready to do something different, I am vested in your desire to change and will do my best to help you get on your journey to healing.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because when thoughts change, behavior changes.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • Christian

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

Other specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Career Counseling

  • Couples Counseling

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Peer Relationships

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Spirituality

  • Suicidal Ideation

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 20777

  • GeorgiaLicense LPC006863

  • OregonLicense C10618

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Meritain

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Ambetter from Health Net

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $95 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • Devoted Health - Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Devoted Health - Medicare

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Health Net (Commercial)

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (Medicare Advantage)

  • Kaiser Northwest

  • Kaiser Northwest - Medicare

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Regence Group Administrators

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

  • WellCare of Georgia

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (82)3 reviews
December 9, 2025

Mrs. Kimberly is very understanding. She listens and gives feedback in a stern but fair manner. She is open and transparent which helps to show she's not the average counselor. She's been through some situations herself and that shows she's human and really truly understands.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 14 with Kimberly
August 12, 2025

She has a very calming and mom like energy to her that I feel like I can open up and be myself and tell her how I really feel without being judged. Can’t wait til our next session.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Kimberly
May 18, 2025

Working with Kimberly has truly been a gift. She’s warm, authentic, and deeply understanding. No matter how much I talk (and trust me, sometimes it’s a lot), she listens with patience and intention. I never feel rushed or dismissed. Her ability to hold space while still being solution-oriented has helped me unpack so much of what I’ve been carrying from my past. I feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 11 with Kimberly