Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How Kimberly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kimberly
Kimberly Peltola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of clinical experience. She uses practical, compassionate methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship or family struggles. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to make therapy understandable and usable for everyday life.
Kimberly emphasizes building a trusting relationship as the starting point for change. She draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and follow each person’s pace.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new actions that lead to small, steady improvements. Mindfulness practices are introduced in straightforward ways that fit into daily routines. Motivational Interviewing helps when clients feel stuck or unsure about making changes.
These approaches are blended to match practical goals, such as better sleep, healthier coping with grief, or managing anger more effectively. She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping struggles, parenting strain, career shifts, bipolar and ADHD challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions focus on clear strategies, short-term goals, and skills that can be used between appointments. Kimberly practices in Connecticut and offers talk-based care in English. She aims to make therapy accessible and collaborative, helping people set realistic steps and build on small successes.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 for online support
Kimberly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often involve setting small goals, practicing new skills between visits, and tracking what changes over time. Client-Centered Therapy is another key part of her work, where she focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's priorities to build trust and clarity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat offer flexible, ongoing contact between longer sessions and can help with brief coaching or tracking progress over time.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship or family concerns, along with issues like addiction, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and career changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely, follows the person's pace, and blends practical techniques with supportive conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies 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.