Dr. Kimberly Yazell, LCSW

Based in Indiana 17 years in practice Online sessions

Practical, experienced LCSW helping with anger and stress

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How Kimberly works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in: Indiana
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Kimberly

Dr. Kimberly Yazell is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. She practices in Indiana and offers care for a broad range of concerns, including anger and stress.

She speaks English and works with adults on issues that affect daily life and functioning. Her background includes long experience treating people with both mental health and substance use concerns. She has worked at different levels of care and with people coming from varied life circumstances.

Background and approach

That experience shapes a practical style focused on clear steps and steady progress. In sessions she uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and learn new skills. She draws on client-centered work to listen closely and on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness techniques are also part of the approach when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed. Clients can expect a collaborative process. Dr.

Yazell helps people set realistic goals, practices skills together in session, and adjusts strategies based on what works. She pays attention to life context, including work, relationships, caregiver roles, and health challenges. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.

People looking for practical support with anger and coping with life changes may find her approach useful.

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.

Approaches Kimberly lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a trusting partnership with clear goals. It helps people feel heard and involved in decisions about what to work on and how to try new skills.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, improve sleep, and change patterns that lead to distress.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation and coping skills. It can be useful for strong mood swings, impulse control, and learning skills for handling intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will try different methods to see what helps. This is a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people work face to face; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for frequent brief check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility limits while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.

Questions people ask about Kimberly

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative, combining listening with skill teaching. She uses methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of clinical experience working with adults across different care levels and presenting concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Indiana.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees structured?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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