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Kimberly Bellar

Kimberly Bellar

LCSW · Indiana

Practical, steady support for everyday struggles

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  • Attachment focused
  • School social work background
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Kimberly

Kimberly Bellar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns, and relationship problems. Kimberly brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start.

She has a background as a school social worker supporting Pre K through 5th grade settings. That work included meeting with students, talking with caregivers, and coordinating with school teams. Kimberly has also met with people and families in community and home settings to pinpoint practical needs and next steps.

Kimberly uses approaches that emphasize understanding relationships and day-to-day thinking patterns. Sessions often look at attachment and communication, practical coping skills, and small changes that reduce overwhelm. She uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people try new behaviors between meetings.

Many clients come with parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, identity questions, or struggles with attention and mood. Kimberly also supports people facing sleep and eating issues, body image worries, and feelings of isolation. Her style is straightforward and focused on what will help in daily life.

New clients typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Sessions are intended to help people build stronger coping skills, clearer thinking, and better patterns in relationships over time.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current reactions. It helps people notice patterns around trust and closeness and try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily stress because it gives concrete skills to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus for everyday tasks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time, combining practical skills, relational work, and short-term problem solving as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some clients find video sessions helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio or brief virtual check-ins that fit a workday break. The focus remains on methods that help reduce stress, improve coping, and strengthen relationships.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly address?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, ADHD-related concerns, eating and sleeping issues, and other life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is nonjudgmental and practical. She blends attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

Kimberly has 20 years of experience working in school and community settings, including roles supporting young students and meeting with families in homes and academic environments.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in the state of Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you need to confirm session formats before booking?

Yes. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Kimberly?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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