- Client-centered focus
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
About Kimberley
Kimberley VanHaitsma is a licensed master social worker who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She presents a calm, direct approach and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Kim has about 10 years of experience as a licensed clinician and a longer history in social work and related healthcare roles. She previously worked in geriatric settings and as a crisis counselor, which shaped how she responds when things feel urgent.
Her background includes supervising limited license social workers as they work toward full licensure. That supervisory work means she is used to teaching clear, solution-focused strategies and guiding people through step-by-step changes.
In session she emphasizes boundary setting, compassion fatigue relief, and building self-care habits. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, communication problems, isolation, and issues tied to aging and visual impairment.
Kim uses approaches that center the person and their goals. She often brings in cognitive and behavioral tools, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness practices, and motivational techniques to help people make concrete shifts. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at helping people regain function and feel more able to handle daily demands.
Kim works from Michigan and conducts sessions in English. To begin, the site matching process and scheduling tools are used to connect people with her and set up an initial appointment.
How these approaches work in online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the person. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and helps set goals that feel relevant and doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to try techniques, see what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps people find strategies that fit their life and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are listed on the provider profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone conversations can be a good fit when video is difficult, while video can support face-to-face dialogue and visual cues. The focus is helping therapy fit into daily life so people can use skills between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, compassion fatigue, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions tend to be client-centered and practical, using elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to work on clear goals.
How much experience does Kim bring to her practice?
Kim brings 10 years of experience as a licensed clinician and additional years in related healthcare roles including geriatrics and crisis counseling.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy with Kim?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.