Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

Kimberly Rodriguez

LCSW, 3 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in the fields of mental health and substance abuse. I completed both my undergraduate (BSSW) & my graduate (MSW) studies at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. I have spent the majority of my career as a clinician working with the same underserved populations and communities I grew up in treating addictions and mental health disorders.

Get to know me

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

I believe in treating each client as an individual, taking the time to understand their unique needs and tailoring my approach to best support them. I take pride in building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing personalized care to every person I work with. I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their challenges, while also fostering accountability and self-awareness to encourage meaningful growth and change.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a clinician, I believe in the importance of authenticity and human connection in the therapeutic process. I bring my genuine self into my work, recognizing that fostering rapport and trust requires a real and empathetic presence. I am deeply committed to creating an open, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to express themselves. At the same time, I value directness and clarity in my approach. While I am compassionate and understanding, I am also unafraid to challenge clients when necessary, holding them accountable to their personal growth and encouraging them to strive for their best selves. This balance of openness and constructive feedback allows me to guide clients in a meaningful, honest, and supportive way.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My specialty is working with men who struggle with substance abuse and severe mental health disorders. However, I’m also deeply passionate about helping individuals of all genders who face challenges such as attachment and abandonment wounds, shame and guilt, anxiety and depression, grief, trauma bonds, relationship issues, and trauma. As a clinician, I am direct and straightforward, yet always strive to communicate with empathy and understanding. I do utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach, grounded in Psycho-dynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

My specialty is working with men who struggle with substance abuse and severe mental health disorders. However, I’m also deeply passionate about helping individuals of all genders who face challenges such as attachment and abandonment wounds, shame and guilt, anxiety and depression, grief, trauma bonds, relationship issues, and trauma. As a clinician, I am direct and straightforward, yet always strive to communicate with empathy and understanding

Psychodynamic

Through a psychodynamic approach, I help clients explore the underlying origins of their behaviors, emotions, and reactions, fostering insight into how past experiences shape present patterns. This awareness supports them in developing healthier ways of responding and relating.

Trauma Informed Care

“I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma-focused intervention that utilizes bilateral eye movements to help clients reprocess and reduce the distress associated with past traumatic experiences.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 24 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

March 28, 2025

Very professional and very helpful and honest

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Kimberly

March 13, 2025

Kimberly was great! Very kind and understanding. Didn't feel uncomfortable at all. <3

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Kimberly