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Licensed to practice in 5 states and accepts 65 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.

Kimberly Brooks

(she/her)

LCSW, 8 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
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I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW. I help adults and couples facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overwhelm find clarity and peace. My style is warm, direct, and grounding. I offer practical tools, honest insight, and optional faith-integrated support to help you heal, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with confidence. Clients often tell me they appreciate the calm space I create, the clarity that comes from honest conversations, and the steady guidance that helps them move forward.

Get to know me

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

In your first session, you can expect a calm, honest conversation about what’s been weighing on you. I’ll ask about your current concerns, your history, and what you hope to change. My style is warm and direct, so I’ll help you get to the heart of things without pressure. Together, we’ll begin identifying patterns, clarifying your goals, and creating a plan that feels manageable and supportive. You’ll leave the session with a sense of direction, relief, and a better understanding of where we’re headed in your healing.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths is creating a warm, calm, and grounded space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. I’m compassionate but also direct, helping you gain clarity without confusion or judgment. My trauma-informed insight allows me to quickly identify emotional patterns and guide you toward healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. I’m skilled at helping both individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overwhelm. I offer practical tools you can use right away, along with faith-integrated support for clients who want to include spiritual elements in their healing. Clients often tell me they appreciate my honesty, my ability to explain complex emotions in simple ways, and the sense of peace and direction they feel after each session.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck emotionally and are ready to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. I work best with individuals who want honest insight, practical tools, and a supportive space to explore anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or spiritual and emotional exhaustion. I’m especially effective with clients who are motivated to grow, open to looking at patterns, and wanting real change, not just temporary relief. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, rebuilding after emotional wounds, or trying to strengthen your relationships, I’m here to help you move toward clarity, peace, and a healthier, more grounded version of yourself.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Life Transitions

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Addiction

Anger Management

Career Counseling

Chronic Illness

Coping Skills

Couples Counseling

Depression

Family Conflict

Military/Veterans

Older Adults

I identify as

Black / African American

Christian

Person of Color (POC)

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Illinois

Maine

Utah

Washington

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah

Regence BlueShield of Washington

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Cash - $150 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

Kaiser Northwest

Kaiser Northwest - Medicare

Kaiser Washington

Kaiser Washington - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Regence BlueShield of Washington (Medicare Advantage)

Regence Group Administrators

Scripps Health Plan

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

UMR - Advocate Aurora Health

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people understand how their thoughts affect how they feel and act. A lot of times, we get stuck in negative thinking—like assuming the worst or being too hard on ourselves—and that can lead to feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed. We also look at behaviors—what they’re doing (or not doing) that may be making things harder—and create small steps to make positive changes.

Christian Counseling

I use Christian Counseling to help people heal and grow by combining biblical truth with clinical support. I believe that God cares about every part of who we are—spirit, soul, and body—and that real healing comes when we invite Christ into the process. In sessions, I may use prayer, Scripture, and faith-based encouragement along with professional therapy techniques. My goal is to help clients find clarity, purpose, and freedom—not just by talking things through, but by aligning their hearts and minds with God’s Word. Whether they’re dealing with relationship issues, grief, trauma, or life transitions, Christian Counseling helps them see their situation through the lens of hope, faith, and healing.

Couples Counseling

I believe that God designed marriage to be a place of love, unity, and support—but sometimes life, stress, and past hurts can create distance between couples. During sessions, we talk about what's really going on and I am not afraid to ask hard questions when needed. Whether it's trust issues, poor communication, or emotional disconnection, my goal is to help couples build a strong foundation, work on understanding each other and to be aligned with the vision for the family system.

Motivational Interviewing

I use Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for making positive changes in their lives. It’s a respectful and l work to meet people where they are and helps them move forward at their own pace with confidence and clarity.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients focus on their strengths and find practical steps toward their goals. Instead of spending a lot of time on problems, we look at what’s working, what they want to see change, and how to build on the progress they’ve already made. It’s a positive, goal-driven approach that helps people move forward with hope and confidence.

, 72 ratings

24 ratings with written reviews

July 13, 2026

She was absolutely amazing. She was very welcoming, and smart. She made me feel so comfortable and I will be booking another session.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Kimberly

July 9, 2026

Kimberly is very warm and easy to talk to which made it a lot easier for me to open up than most other people I've tried to open up to!

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

June 16, 2026

My first time with Kimberly and she was a breath of fresh air, great therapist, told it like it is, but also understanding. Will definitely be back.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 6 with Kimberly