Kimberly Ennis, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Evidence-based approaches
Culturally aware care
Adoption and foster care

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She brings a practical, down-to-earth approach and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. Kimberly emphasizes respect for culture and life context in her work.

She draws on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques. In sessions she uses simple tools - skills practice, values work, thinking exercises, and guided processing - to help people manage symptoms and move toward goals. Her background includes both community and clinical settings as well as military service, which shaped her focus on safety and real-world coping.

Kimberly aims to create a compassionate, culturally aware space. She centers each person’s strengths and preferences when planning sessions. The approach is collaborative: she helps people set goals and picks practical steps to try between meetings.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from East Carolina University. Kimberly is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and has worked with many people dealing with PTSD, grief, and life transitions.

There is also a particular interest in adoption and foster care issues. People who are navigating adoption or foster care related stress can expect an attentive, respectful conversation about their concerns.

How Kimberly’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication for strained relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will review your goals, personal style, and immediate needs to decide which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help maintain consistency so therapeutic skills can be practiced between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issues Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly most often address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as addiction and compassion fatigue.

What is her style of therapy like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using skill-building, values work, and guided processing to address immediate problems and long-term goals.

How long has she been practicing?

Kimberly has 15 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and with diverse backgrounds, including military service.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and holds degrees from East Carolina University.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

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

What do I do to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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