Kimberly Adams, LPC — Therapist in Alabama

Hi there, I'm Kimberly!

I help high-functioning adults navigate relational trauma, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure of always showing up for others. I specialize in supporting individuals who appear confident and capable on the outside but are silently carrying anxiety, guilt, or burnout underneath.

My focus

I work with adults navigating difficult or toxic relationships, anxiety, emotional burnout, self-doubt, trauma recovery, boundary setting, life transitions, and caregiving fatigue. I have experience with justice-impacted individuals and offer a safe space to process trauma, rebuild identity, and restore hope.

My approach

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in real-life application. I integrate CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed strategies to help clients uncover patterns and create sustainable change. Therapy with me equips you with tools to set boundaries, manage stress, and reconnect with inner peace.

My communication style

Clients often describe me as warm, honest, and emotionally attuned. I balance empathy with direct feedback to help you move forward while feeling deeply supported. You'll never have to "perform" in our sessions—just show up as you are.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I saw how many people—especially women and caregivers—lose themselves in the process of showing up for others. My own experiences, along with my work in reentry programs, school-based counseling, and diversion initiatives, have shaped my commitment to offering trauma-informed care that centers your voice.

My goals for you

Our work together is about helping you: Set and maintain healthy boundaries, heal from relational wounds or emotional burnout, build self-trust and clarity around your needs, and restore your sense of identity and purpose.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know each other. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy, what you hope to gain, and what's felt most challenging. Together, we'll identify where you'd like to start and move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Behavioral Activation

Experiential Therapy

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from Faulkner University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kimberly Adams