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Kimberly Baptiste

Kimberly Baptiste

LMFT · Florida

Calm, practical therapy for life challenges

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  • Skills focused
  • Relationship help
  • Adoption aware

About Kimberly

Kimberly Baptiste is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult relationship moments. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making therapy feel understandable and usable for everyday life.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Imago Relationship Therapy and Motivational Interviewing inform how she supports communication and motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, clear goals that move people forward.

Kimberly has 13 years of clinical experience. That background includes work with trauma, grief, intimacy struggles, and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to issues connected to adoption and foster care when those themes come up in sessions.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills and steady progress. Sessions often center on clear steps clients can take between meetings, like communication exercises or brief behavior experiments. The aim is to build tools that fit daily routines.

People who are navigating relationship strain, recovery from past harms, or transitions into young adulthood can find direct support. Kimberly creates an atmosphere where clients can name what matters and try new ways of coping. She helps people find next steps and keep moving toward their goals.

Approaches that guide online work

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy to shape her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ideas about themselves and situations, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on improving how partners communicate and repair conflict by practicing new, structured ways of listening and speaking.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons to move forward. Together, these approaches give a mix of skills practice, clearer communication, and motivation-focused planning. Figuring out the best mix is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will help identify goals, try methods, and adjust as needed so sessions match a person's needs and preferences. For practical session details, confirm the current options before booking so you know how therapy will be scheduled. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on clear skill-building and communication practice.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, including intimacy, grief, and compassion fatigue.

What is her overall therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and practical, using clear goals and exercises to help people make steady changes.

What experience does she bring?

Kimberly has 13 years of clinical experience working with relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and young adult issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know how therapy will be delivered.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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