Kimberly Giliberti, LMHC

Kimberly Giliberti is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and issues related to addiction and ADHD. Kimberly takes a practical, down-to-earth approach so conversations feel focused and constructive.

She trained in psychology at the University of Central Florida and completed graduate study at NOVA Southeastern University, earning a Master of Science in Psychology and a Specialist degree in School Psychology. Kimberly has four years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on mood disorders, panic, PTSD, and low self-esteem.

Kimberly typically uses cognitive behavioral approaches that look at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. She adapts each session to what the person needs that day and keeps exercises straightforward and doable. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a method she has applied for trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.

Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and steps that can fit into day-to-day life. She also addresses communication and attachment issues, impulsivity, isolation, workplace stress, and parenting concerns. The tone aims to be supportive while offering concrete tools.

People interested in starting can expect collaborative planning, short-term coping strategies, and work toward longer-term change when needed. Kimberly conducts sessions in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.

How CBT and EMDR Can Work in Online Therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace stress. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce the distress they cause, and it has been applied for PTSD, grief, and severe anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, combining skill work with trauma processing when appropriate.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work between sessions with worksheets and exercises assigned by the therapist. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so progress continues even when schedules are tight.