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Kimberly Carlesi

LMHC Florida 3 years of experience

Calm guidance for life transitions

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Kimberly Carlesi
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Coping with change

About Kimberly

Kimberly Carlesi is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Kimberly aims to meet people where they are and offer steady support as they take steps forward.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Kimberly adapts conversation and the plan for care to fit each person’s needs. That might mean short-term problem solving, steady talk therapy, or working through painful events at a pace that feels manageable.

People commonly bring worries about body image, control issues, guilt and shame, or isolation and loneliness. Kimberly also supports those facing panic, mood swings, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. She listens for what matters most and helps identify practical next steps that feel doable.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Clients can expect a therapist who will ask questions, reflect what she hears, and suggest tools to try between sessions. The focus is on small, practical changes that build toward better coping and clearer choices.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Kimberly offers a calm presence and steady guidance while a person figures out what comes next. She encourages people to move at their own pace and to name concrete goals for therapy.

Approaches you can expect and how online care can fit

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include focused strategies for anxiety and trauma that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of coping. For anxiety, that can mean learning breathing and grounding skills, testing anxious predictions, and building small exposure steps to reduce avoidance. For trauma-related concerns, work commonly centers on stabilizing distress, processing upsetting memories at a manageable pace, and strengthening safety skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they’ll try methods, adjust the plan, and decide what feels most helpful over time.

Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy lives. It can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving. Online sessions may also reduce travel time and let someone check in from a quiet spot without needing to leave their day. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online options before booking to see which format will work best for scheduling and practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kimberly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as body image and isolation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is respectful and compassionate, focusing on practical steps and a collaborative plan tailored to each person.

What is her professional background?

Kimberly has three years of professional experience in mental health support and counseling roles working with the listed concerns.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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