Kimberly "Kim" Davis, LCSW
Trauma-focused LCSW supporting recovery and relationships
- Trauma and substance focus
- Experience with crisis care
- Empathetic practical strategies
About Kimberly "Kim" Davis
Kimberly "Kim" Davis holds both a bachelor s and a master s degree in Social Work from Campbellsville University and practices as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - bringing clinical social work training to her therapeutic work. She is also a predoctoral psychology student at Keiser University and is preparing to defend her dissertation in the near future.
Her clinical background includes focused training at Ft. Knox in the analysis of human behavior and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, experience that informs her work with trauma. Over the years she has served in leadership and direct-care roles across medical and behavioral health settings, including positions as social work director at a local hospital, clinical director of a substance abuse center, and behavioral health therapist in two different crisis units. She also directed her community s homeless shelter for more than four years.
Davis is known for strong empathy and the ability to work with diverse populations. She specializes in trauma and substance abuse while also addressing relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, codependency, communication and commitment concerns, and work with alternative sexual cultures.
Her clinical approach draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person s needs and goals.
Her clinical background includes focused training at Ft. Knox in the analysis of human behavior and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, experience that informs her work with trauma. Over the years she has served in leadership and direct-care roles across medical and behavioral health settings, including positions as social work director at a local hospital, clinical director of a substance abuse center, and behavioral health therapist in two different crisis units. She also directed her community s homeless shelter for more than four years.
Davis is known for strong empathy and the ability to work with diverse populations. She specializes in trauma and substance abuse while also addressing relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, codependency, communication and commitment concerns, and work with alternative sexual cultures.
Her clinical approach draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person s needs and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kimberly "Kim" Davis have?
Kimberly "Kim" Davis has 16 years of experience.
Is Kimberly "Kim" Davis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as KY LCSW 256353.
In which languages does Kimberly "Kim" Davis provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kimberly "Kim" Davis located?
She is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Kimberly "Kim" Davis as my therapist?
You can work with Kimberly "Kim" Davis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kimberly "Kim" Davis work with international clients?
Yes. Kimberly "Kim" Davis works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kimberly "Kim" Davis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kim Davis
Kimberly "Kim" Davis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral changes.She also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences, working to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve coping through structured interventions and processing techniques. When appropriate, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and co-occurring issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so the therapeutic plan feels like the right fit.
Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from various locations and to continue care in a way that fits daily life.
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