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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 79 ratings

Kimberly Merritt Barrett

LPC, 12 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic
Warm

About me

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. 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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

Specialties

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
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Black / African American
Christian
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Georgia

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Cash - $95 per session
Cigna
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 79 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

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 25-34

Review 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 25-34

Review shared after session 11 with Kimberly

Kimberly Merritt Barrett is fully booked.