Kimberly Baptiste - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

13 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Kimberly Baptiste

As a licensed therapist in Florida, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey has been dedicated to helping clients navigate challenging life experiences, with a deep focus on young adult issues, trauma recovery, and relationship dynamics.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and cultural sensitivity, drawing from extensive experience working with diverse populations. I have developed expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, family conflicts, and interpersonal challenges. My practice centers on creating a supportive, affirming environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.

I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals dealing with adoption, foster care experiences, and complex relationship dynamics. My work honors each client’s unique journey, providing thoughtful guidance and evidence-based strategies tailored to individual needs and strengths.

Through collaborative and empathetic counseling, I aim to empower clients to understand themselves more deeply and cultivate resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Licenses

LMFT

MT2830

Professional experience

Compassion fatigue
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Imago Relationship Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

13 Reviews

“Sessions have been good so far. Looking forward to more growth with this therapist. A positive atmosphere. Enjoy going to our sessions.”

“We have found Kimberly to be very helpful and provides us with worksheets to work on between sessions. She treats both of us with respect and understanding.”

“Kimberly is helping me healing! I have already established a connection with her and I am grateful for having someone who truly cares and listens!”

“She is direct and honest and wants to help me”

“She is the one 👩🏾‍⚕️ kind and authentic”

“Kimberly has been the best therapist we have ever had!!!! She is absolutely amazing!!!”

“Kimberly is knowledgeable, compassionate and a very practical therapist. She is down to Earth and gives us the tools we need to be the best team we can be! She has been amazing to work with ❤️”

“I'm glad I finally found someone to help me stand strong. Most therapists I've had always push the family angle like I feel my family pushes whenever I'm used as a doormat. Ms. Kimberly affirms statements I make to help solidify my resolve when dealing with difficulty within my family dynamics.”

“I Absolutely Love Her!!”

“Always a pleasure getting to talk with her”

“Ms Kim is amazingggg! We love you and the help she is providing to make our relationship stronger!”

“She is great, love working with her”

“I enjoy our sessions and look forward to the upcoming appts with Kimberly. She is honest and down to earth. We are constantly learning from her instruction and understanding one another as we continue with our communication in couples therapy. Kimberly encourages us and we enjoy her humor. Our banter during sessions keeps us going! <br /> We would most definitely recommend Kimberly to other couples that need someone to show them support, acceptance, understanding and value.”

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