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Kimberly Baptiste

Kimberly Baptiste

LMFT

Florida

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Compassionate, practical therapy for relationship and family concerns

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida / MT2830
NPI
1346775731
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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  • Relationship focus
  • Family concerns
  • Goal oriented

About Kimberly

Kimberly Baptiste is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to guide clients through difficult life moments. Kimberly emphasizes a compassionate, culturally aware approach in every session.

Her work often focuses on relationship dynamics and family-related worries, including adoption and foster care experiences. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Kimberly pays attention to the practical effects of these issues on daily life and routines.

Sessions combine goal-oriented tools with space to process feelings. Kimberly uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify unhelpful patterns and build workable next steps. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want clear, doable change.

She aims to create an environment where clients feel affirmed and heard. Conversations center on the client’s goals, strengths, and values, and the therapist and client shape a plan together. Progress is tracked with small, achievable steps that fit each person’s life.

Kimberly’s background includes work with young adult issues, relationship conflict, and end-of-life matters. Her practice is informed by experience with diverse populations and a focus on practical problem solving. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more useful alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Imago Relationship Therapy emphasizes how early relationship templates shape current interactions and helps partners communicate more empathically. It can be useful for people wanting to improve communication and connection in important relationships.

Finding the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as work progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed and let people join from a quieter space or while on a break at work. Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking to learn how sessions are offered and scheduled.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, infidelity, jealousy, and young adult issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is compassionate and culturally aware, mixing practical skill-building with time to process emotions. Sessions emphasize collaboration and concrete steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and young adult issues.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; scheduling is limited to clients within appropriate jurisdictions.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

How do I start a therapy relationship?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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