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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and addictions
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Carroll, AZ Psychologist PSY-003751, holds a license in Arizona and has 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and related issues. She describes her style as direct and collaborative, and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and make different choices.
Dr. Carroll earned a doctorate in psychology in 2002 and has been licensed since 2005. She has spent much of her practice time with teenagers and adults. Over two decades she has worked across many concerns including career stress, compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, and complicated grief. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin problems, infidelity, and communication difficulties.
In sessions she uses CBT to link thoughts, feelings, and actions, then helps clients try practical alternatives. She may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, or existential ideas when they fit a person's needs. She values straightforward feedback and a working relationship based on honesty.
Dr. Carroll is willing to consult with other professionals, with a client's permission, if progress stalls. She describes therapy as goal-focused and skill-based, aimed at helping people make choices that reflect their values and long-term aims.
Sessions and fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them, while teaching ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts shape feelings and choices and then tests practical alternative behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship decision-making. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for strong emotional reactivity and pattern-driven behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, needs, and preferences and suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if an approach does not fit.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these modes to teach skills, practice new responses, and follow progress between visits without promising a particular delivery method.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes a direct, collaborative style that emphasizes practical skills and honest feedback. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a common approach she uses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience and has been licensed since 2005 after earning a doctorate in psychology in 2002.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Arizona licensed psychologist, listed as AZ Psychologist PSY-003751, and practices in Arizona.
What languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.