Kimberly Lackey

Kimberly Lackey is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 25 years of experience in North Carolina. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those facing struggles with self-esteem, motivation, addictions, career crossroads, and coping with major life changes.

Kimberly approaches sessions with respect for each person's story. She believes clients know themselves best and builds on their strengths. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit a client's life.

Her work commonly draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. That means clients can expect empathic listening, help identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and short-term goal planning. Sessions move at a pace the client sets and emphasize usable tools between meetings.

Kimberly has helped people process grief and end-of-life issues, and she brings that experience into conversations about meaning and coping. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, family of origin issues, gender dysphoria, and workplace stress when clients bring them up.

Her style is warm and direct. She encourages small steps that build momentum and checks in about what is or isn’t working. If you are ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings to the session. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people notice their own strengths and choices. This approach is useful for anyone needing support to process feelings like grief or to clarify life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thought that feed anxiety or low mood. Sessions often include simple exercises to test those thoughts and small behavioral steps to try between meetings. CBT can be helpful for stress, depression, and worries that interfere with daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on what the client wants to change and builds practical steps toward that goal. It is goal-oriented and often produces quick ideas to try when time or energy is limited.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, keep appointments during transitions, or use shorter check-ins when that suits a client. Kimberly aims to shape sessions so they fit into everyday life while focusing on measurable steps and coping skills.