Kimberly Ennis, LCSW
Narrative-informed LCSW focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Kimberly Ennis |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ennis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience. She practices Narrative-informed therapy and uses practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Kimberly writes plainly and listens closely to each person's story.
She focuses on real-life concerns like parenting strain, relationship conflicts, addiction struggles, and coping with major life changes. Kimberly emphasizes the role of a person's history and environment in how they see themselves.
Background and approach
She helps people separate painful events from their identity and rewrite limiting stories. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps that fit daily life. She blends narrative work with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University. Kimberly holds an LCSW license in North Carolina. Fifteen years of practice have included many settings, which informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what is most pressing. Kimberly uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with values-based choices and EMDR methods when trauma processing is needed. She aims to make therapy a collaborative effort, helping people set realistic steps and notice progress along the way.
Sessions are offered in English and focus on individualized plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Kimberly supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, aging issues, and other complex challenges by tailoring approaches to each person's needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Kimberly works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kimberly directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kimberly directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Skills-Based Therapy Online
Kimberly combines Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change how they tell their stories and act on what matters. Narrative work looks at the stories people carry and separates the problem from the person, which can reduce shame and open up new choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action, helping clients take steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines unhelpful thoughts and builds practical strategies to shift behavior and mood.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kimberly works together with each person to figure out which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may mix narrative reflection, values work from ACT, and CBT skill practice until a useful plan emerges.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversation and using visual materials, while phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, frequent touchpoints and can help people keep progress between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives while keeping the focus on clear goals and usable tools.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kimberly commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kimberly uses Narrative-informed therapy combined with practical tools from ACT, CBT and DBT. Sessions are collaborative and focus on rewriting unhelpful stories and building everyday skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and served in the U.S. Army. Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from East Carolina University.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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