Licensed to practice in Michigan and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Crisis Intervention, Anxiety and 4 more.
Kimberly Watkins
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently residing in Texas. I am Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I work with adults via Telehealth. I specialize in substance addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, career counseling and stress. My approach to treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Health, Solution-Focused Brief therapy, motivational interviewing and Person Centered Therapy.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During your first session with me we will talk about your reasons for coming to therapy. We will talk about things you want to change and any goals you have. Your goals are your goals and I am here to support there. Yes, you'll talk about what's going on, but therapy is not just venting. You and I will work on developing your coping skills for stress, set goals for improving your mood or relationships or find new ways to manage difficult emotions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I use an integrative and client centered foundation. I prioritize the creation of safe, collaborative space where clients feel truly head and empowered to explore their challenges and strengths. A key component involves working with clients to not only address presenting problems but also to uncover and leverage your inherent strengths and resources. The result is enhanced self-efficacy, improved emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of your inner landscape.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach to therapy is person-centered based on the needs of each client. I frequently use both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution Focused therapy as both modalities help me and the client build a strong understanding of their reality, and it allows us to work together in order to chart a positive path forward.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Other specialties
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Michigan
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
Cash - $90 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)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
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
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this as a short-term, goal oriented approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the client's strengths and resources to construct solutions rather than focus on problems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been trained in CBT training in order to focus on thought, feelings and behaviors and how they are interconnected and can influence each other
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I have been trained in CPT in order to assist with trauma. Its focus is on helping individuals identify and challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts and beliefs related to traumatic experiences.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about change and to strengthen their motivation to make positive behavioral changes.