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Kimberly Kenser, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kimberly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kimberly. View 35 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia

Recent reviews

I appreciate her ability to guide me in identifying my priority problem and creating a plan to work towards resolving it in our sessions. Her knowledge and expertise in her field make me feel confident in her abilities to help me achieve my goals. I feel supported and motivated to make progress with her guidance.

Reviewed April 2024

Great job!

Reviewed March 2024

More about Kimberly

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

**Not currently available nights or weekends**

Hi! I am an LCSW licensed in the state of Virginia. I’ve been a social worker for 10 years but have been working in the mental health field for almost 13 years. I have experience working with a variety of ages from adolescents to older adults. I have worked with people covering a range of concerns including depression, career and life adjustments, social justice issues, and relationships.

I believe everyone deserves to be treated with empathy, decency and respect. I believe in building a professional and therapeutic alliance is our greatest tool for change. My approach includes using techniques from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and existential theories but will also adapt to the individual.

You’ve already taken the initial steps towards healing and I look forward to joining and supporting you along the way.

Blessings & light,

Kim

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Coaching LGBT Family conflicts Parenting issues Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD Cancer Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

Kimberly Kenser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093004228.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904013311 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kimberly Kenser

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

35 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Easy Listens Amazing Easy to talk Helpful Understanding Wonderful Great listener

I appreciate her ability to guide me in identifying my priority problem and creating a plan to work towards resolving it in our sessions. Her knowledge and expertise in her field make me feel confident in her abilities to help me achieve my goals. I feel supported and motivated to make progress with her guidance.

Reviewed April 2024

Great job!

Reviewed March 2024

Kimberly is an amazing therapist. She makes things to comfortable, while finding a plan that works for each individual. she is so easy talk to, with so many helpful solutions. she takes things at a pace that works instead of the pressure of implementing it all at once. she’s helped so much.

Reviewed December 2023

Kimberly is an amazing therapist, and she’s also very relatable. She has made my first time in therapy nothing less than a positive experience for sure. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2023

She’s awesome

Reviewed November 2023

Ms. Kenser was great nothing but good things to say about her very empathetic I enjoyed my sessions with her

Reviewed November 2023

She is such a great listener who helps me to think about myself and issues in different ways. I love how she gives me methods to try and ideas to help me work through struggles in a positive and uplifting way!

Reviewed June 2022

Kimberly was kind, empathetic, and a good listener

Reviewed May 2022

Kimberly is easy to talk to, listens, and wants my quality of life to be good again. I look forward to working with her in more depth.

Reviewed April 2022

Kimberly is a terrific and gifted therapist. If you are willing to put in the work, she will be right by your side, helping you to achieve your goals every step of the way.

Reviewed April 2022

Those should have been completely agree. I clicked too fast.

Reviewed April 2022

Very professional and easy to talk to. She has a good soul.

Reviewed April 2022

I really love Kimberly! I was seen at my local hospital and went through several weeks of intensive outpatient therapy. There's no one I connected with as much as I do with Kimberly Kenser. I am so glad I found her, and I'm so glad to be back on Betterhelp!

Reviewed January 2022

Kimberly is awesome and has changed my ideas about what therapy is. She makes observations about what I tell her without inserting personal opinions. She also addresses my concerns in the same way. She kind and hasn’t judged me for the situations I’ve told her about.

Reviewed November 2021

Wonderful counselor and person. She listens intently, cares about all aspects of your care, and is detailed in her follow up and care throughout the week. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly is a phenomenal therapist. She provides a space that is both structured so as to achieve results, and flexible so as to not be rigid and rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. She is a great listener and provides helpful observations and needed tools. And she does all this while being just a really great person, which helps in establishing an open and honest line of communication!

Reviewed November 2021

She is really nice and knows how listens and has a great heart and smile.

Reviewed September 2021

I have never done any kind of therapy before and working with Kimberly Kenser had eased my hesitation to lean on someone outside of the family. The situation I am currently in life just became a huge weight and she has helped me work through it. I am happy I took this step forward to a place I was unsure of.

Reviewed September 2021

Kimberly listens to all aspects my issues. I wouldn't be on the road to good things if it weren't for her.

Reviewed August 2021

Very sweet and easy to talk to!

Reviewed August 2021

Wonderful!!!

Reviewed August 2021

Working with Kimberly has been amazing! She’s knowledgeable, respectful, and so supportive.

Reviewed August 2021

She is amazing and a great listener!

Reviewed August 2021

Kimberly is a compassionate and insightful counselor whose wisdom has been invaluable to me in my journey. She's done a great job of pulling me out of the anxious, depressed, angry mindset that I've had, and has shown me a more holistic and reasonable way to view my relationships and the world at large. If you find yourself paired with her, you will not regret it.

Reviewed June 2021

Kimberly has been great! I have talked with her for almost four months and I have seen huge improvements in my mental health. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for almost 20 years and this is the first year I feel like I am in control of both. I highly recommend giving Kimberly a chance.

Reviewed May 2021

Kimberly is very kind and is easy to talk to. Never rushes me into diving into the past if I’m not ready rather she encourages me to talk about what’s on my mind. Understanding of my sometimes erratic thoughts and has provided me with techniques to calm my anxiety. I enjoy speaking with her. She has a special kind of softness and empathy about her. Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2021

I love Kimberly! I love having this platform to be able to send a message whenever it's been a long day (like today). She makes sure I understand that my feelings are valid, and I just love her.

Reviewed March 2021

Kimberly is extremely sweet and caring. Very professional and does a very good job of making me want to help myself.

Reviewed March 2021

Kimberly is very understanding and really works with you to figure out the best way to help you accomplish your goals! Very enjoyable person!

Reviewed March 2021

Kimberly is awesome. I appreciate her attentiveness and sensitivity. She is good about giving me the space to explore my feelings and reactions to things. I recommend her highly!

Reviewed March 2021

Kim was exactly what I needed. The struggles of the world didn’t magically go away but I felt heard, and my worries were lightened.

Reviewed February 2021

I’ve only been in sessions with Kimberly for a few weeks, but it has really made a difference. She is very attentive and listens to my concerns. She is great about checking in on me during the week. She has been great about scheduling sessions around my hectic schedule. She has provided me with so much encouragement in such a short amount of time. I feel heard and understood. I’m grateful to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed February 2021

So far she's been great! Very understanding and relatable. I don't feel any judgement which is nice and she doesn't put pressure on my to come up with conversation.

Reviewed February 2021

The sessions I've had with Kimberly so far have been very helpful, and I feel like she really does take her work seriously. I feel very comfortable discussing my issues and working through them with her, as she seems to have a very realistic and open-minded approach to things. Definitely recommend her!

Reviewed February 2021

Kimberly is precious! I just adore her. She is wonderful and prompt in her responses and always receptive and sensitive to what I have to share. I truly appreciate her!

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kimberly Kenser offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kimberly Kenser works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kimberly Kenser speak?

Kimberly Kenser speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kimberly Kenser have?

Kimberly Kenser has 10 years of experience.

Where is Kimberly Kenser licensed to practice?

Kimberly Kenser is licensed to practice in Virginia.

Does Kimberly Kenser accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kimberly Kenser does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kimberly Kenser offer?

Kimberly Kenser offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kimberly Kenser?

Kimberly Kenser can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kimberly Kenser?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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