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Kimberly Tope Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Therapist-Candidate

Kimberly Tope Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Therapist-Candidate

(she/her)

LCSW
2 years of experience
Virtual

Are you in need of a more satisfying life? Perhaps you feel like there is no way out of your situation. Do you need freedom from symptoms like anxiety, panic, depression and up-and-down moods? These can impact your relationships, work, school, sobriety, self-worth and your overall life experience. You may be dealing with issues with your identity as LGBTQIA+. You would like a strong sense of self and pride in who you are yet you are met with challenges. Perhaps your difficult experience is anger and rage and this has affected your relationships and communication. Perhaps you find it difficult to remain sober. You have the opportunity to combine your current strengths with new skills and symptom management to improve your life. I offer techniques which are evidenced-based, proven methods. Clients learn and utilize skills to correct their negative thinking styles, use healthy distractions, tolerate distress, maintain sobriety, manage anger with effective communication, live with mental health issues, and to love oneself and others. My specialties include substance abuse, anger/rage management and mental health issues. I will listen and support and educate you with skill, empathy, respect and humor. My clients understand how life can be different!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

After your first session, you are likely to feel better from finally letting go and beginning to share your struggle! You many also notice a range of emotions such feeling frustrated, anxious, embarrassed, or irritable. This is common and I encourage you to pay attention and bring the experience to your next session. I will enable you to move forward, with hard work on your part, by listening and responding to your needs as they may change over time. You will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to improve your life. After we have been working together for a while, we will progress and gain more clarity on your goals, desires and ambitions. We will take life as it comes along...with success.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work on negative thinking, reframing, core beliefs and moods. I use distress tolerance and emotion regulation to treat strong urges or emotions such as feeling suicidal or on the verge of relapse. I teach anger management skills as a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist. I treat Substance Use Disorders as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern. I utilize articles, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, social media, worksheets, apps, journal prompts and other forms of education and reflection.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strengths include working with individuals experiencing mental health issues, including in combination with alcohol or drugs. I provide anger management certification to individuals who are court-ordered. I also work with the LGBTQIA+ community with pride.

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