Dr. Kimberly Kowalik, FL Psychologist
Compassionate, practical care for intense emotions
Book with KimberlyWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Kimberly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kowalik welcomes people who are overwhelmed by anger, stress, or relationship strain. She writes short-term and long-term plans with each person.
Her aim is to help clients manage intense feelings and rebuild trust in themselves. She holds a PhD and practices in Florida as a FL Psychologist PY12058 with 12 years of experience. She uses straightforward talking therapy combined with goal-focused tools.
Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings - breathing and grounding, spotting triggers, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people move toward what matters in life even when emotions feel heavy. Attachment-based ideas shape how she looks at relationship pain. That helps when communication has broken down or when patterns from the past keep repeating.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements guide work on closeness and repairing bonds with partners or significant others. Her background includes training across related fields and a mix of clinical roles over a 12-year career. She has experience with substance concerns, trauma, mood disorders, and grief.
That breadth helps her tailor plans to each person’s situation and goals. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Dr.
Kowalik uses flexible formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and schedule their first session.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kimberly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-informed approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It pairs mindful awareness with clear personal values so people can act toward meaningful goals even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connection and trust. It helps people understand repeated interaction styles and practice new ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Kowalik will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when that helps. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or to use shorter written sessions when that style feels better. These options give more flexibility to fit therapy into daily life.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What concerns does she commonly address?
Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related mood or behavior concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends practical skills with reflective conversation. Expect goal-focused work using behavioral exercises, emotion-focused exploration, and strategies to manage strong reactions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in a variety of roles that include substance concerns, trauma, mood disorders, and bereavement.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY12058 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.