- Collaborative care
- Practical steps
- Respectful approach
About Kimberly
Kimberly Cowburn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues that come from trauma and abuse. She also supports parents and people dealing with family conflict. Kimberly approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Over her career she has worked with many common concerns like panic attacks, body image struggles, guilt, shame, and the search for self-love. In sessions she adapts conversations and care to fit each person’s needs. She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with daily life.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She will listen, ask questions to clarify what matters most, and help you set goals that feel manageable. Sessions focus on real-life changes and steps you can take between meetings to notice progress.
People often come to her feeling overwhelmed by parenting stress, family tension, or the lingering effects of past trauma. She helps people break problems into smaller parts so they feel less stuck and more able to act.
Taking the first step can be hard, and she recognizes that. If you decide to start, she will work with you to create a plan that matches your situation and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
There are a few common evidence-based techniques Kimberly uses that can feel practical and concrete. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. These approaches help with panic attacks, persistent worry, and negative self-talk.Another common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to manage acute stress and panic. This work gives short tools you can use when feeling overwhelmed and helps rebuild a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kimberly will talk with you about your goals and preferences and together you will decide which techniques to try. The plan can change as you learn what helps most.
Many people value online therapy for how it fits into busy lives. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are listed by the practice. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around school, work, or parenting duties, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can still use the same therapeutic methods in remote sessions, focusing on skills, thought work, and practical steps to help you move forward.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and parenting issues. Additional focuses include body image, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic disorder and panic attacks, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens carefully, tailors conversations to your needs, and helps set practical goals you can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in social work and therapy.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW, indicating Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.