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.
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.
My strengths are: Compassion; Humble; Learner; Motivator; Encourager; Supporter; Self-Awareness
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.
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Cash - $95 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Northwest
Kaiser Northwest - Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare of Georgia
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because when thoughts change, behavior changes.
3 ratings with written reviews
December 9, 2025
Mrs. Kimberly is very understanding. She listens and gives feedback in a stern but fair manner. She is open and transparent which helps to show she's not the average counselor. She's been through some situations herself and that shows she's human and really truly understands.
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.
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.