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Kimberly Lincoln, LMHC, LCMHC

Therapist in North Carolina

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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Kimberly Lincoln

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC, LCMHC
  • Licenses listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH11737); LCMHC, North Carolina (no. 16638)
  • NPI number1023380177
  • Experience11 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Addictions and codependency
  • Trauma-informed care

About Kimberly

Kimberly Lincoln is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and maintains licensure in both Florida and North Carolina as LMHC and LCMHC. Kimberly aims to help people who are coping with problems like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addictions. Her approach centers on the individual client and their current needs. Sessions focus on practical steps to ease immediate stress, then return to longer-term goals. She draws on therapies that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and motivational interviewing. Kimberly has spent much of her career supporting children and youth involved in the child welfare system and working with families to stabilize crises. She has also worked extensively with women who are survivors of childhood sexual trauma, people in the LGBTQ community, couples, and men dealing with codependency and addictions. That background shapes how she balances safety, coping skills, and relationship repair in therapy. She uses evidence-informed tools when appropriate, such as trauma-focused CBT and motivational interviewing, while tailoring sessions to what a person needs that day. Expect clear, direct conversations about coping skills, communication, and steps to manage emotions. Seeking therapy is often a hard step, and Kimberly emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate process. She focuses on helping people feel better in the areas that brought them to therapy and assisting them in moving forward with practical plans and support.

How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person’s experience and responding with empathy and respect. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client identify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress through techniques like mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will work with the client to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needs change. Sessions can move between immediate coping skills and longer-term work depending on what comes up in a given week.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow quicker check-ins when stress spikes, or avoid travel time for a regular session. Licensed professionals can also use structured worksheets and skill-building exercises during remote sessions to help people practice between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kimberly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, issues around intimacy and parenting, among other areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, using cognitive behavioral and dialectical skills when helpful and focusing on what a person needs in the moment.

What relevant experience does she bring?

She has 11 years of experience, including work with children and youth in the child welfare system, families in crisis, survivors of childhood sexual trauma, LGBTQ people, couples, and men with codependency and addictions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and an LCMHC in North Carolina. She practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Kimberly?

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

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