About me

Hi! I am an LCSW licensed in the state of Virginia. I’ve been a social worker for10 years but have been working in the mental health field for almost 13 years. I have experience working with a variety of ages from adolescents to older adults. I have worked with people covering a range of concerns including depression and anxiety, social issues and family/parent concerns.

I believe everyone deserves to be treated with empathy, decency and respect. I believe in building a professional and therapeutic alliance is our greatest tool for change. My approach includes using techniques from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and existential theories but will also adapt to the individual.

You’ve already taken the initial steps towards healing and I look forward to joining and supporting you along the way.

Blessings & light,

Kim


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Coping with life changes
  • Coaching
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Career difficulties , Depression , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Cancer , Chronic pain illness and disability , Co-morbidity , Isolation / loneliness , Life purpose , Multicultural Concerns , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

Licensing

VA LCSW 0904013311


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kimberly Kenser. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Kimberly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, coaching, and adhd

I appreciate her ability to guide me in identifying my priority problem and creating a plan to work towards resolving it in our sessions. Her knowledge and expertise in her field make me feel confident in her abilities to help me achieve my goals. I feel supported and motivated to make progress with her guidance.

Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd

Great job!

Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Kimberly is an amazing therapist. She makes things to comfortable, while finding a plan that works for each individual. she is so easy talk to, with so many helpful solutions. she takes things at a pace that works instead of the pressure of implementing it all at once. she’s helped so much.

Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and career difficulties

Kimberly is an amazing therapist, and she’s also very relatable. She has made my first time in therapy nothing less than a positive experience for sure. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone.

Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She’s awesome

Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks

Ms. Kenser was great nothing but good things to say about her very empathetic I enjoyed my sessions with her

Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes

She is such a great listener who helps me to think about myself and issues in different ways. I love how she gives me methods to try and ideas to help me work through struggles in a positive and uplifting way!

Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and anger management

Kimberly was kind, empathetic, and a good listener

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Kimberly is easy to talk to, listens, and wants my quality of life to be good again. I look forward to working with her in more depth.

Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Kimberly is a terrific and gifted therapist. If you are willing to put in the work, she will be right by your side, helping you to achieve your goals every step of the way.

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning anger management, and coping with life changes

Those should have been completely agree. I clicked too fast.

Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Very professional and easy to talk to. She has a good soul.

Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 11 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and self esteem

I really love Kimberly! I was seen at my local hospital and went through several weeks of intensive outpatient therapy. There's no one I connected with as much as I do with Kimberly Kenser. I am so glad I found her, and I'm so glad to be back on teencounseling.com!

Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties

Kimberly is awesome and has changed my ideas about what therapy is. She makes observations about what I tell her without inserting personal opinions. She also addresses my concerns in the same way. She kind and hasn’t judged me for the situations I’ve told her about.

Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and adhd

Wonderful counselor and person. She listens intently, cares about all aspects of your care, and is detailed in her follow up and care throughout the week. Highly recommend!

Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

She is really nice and knows how listens and has a great heart and smile.

Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have never done any kind of therapy before and working with Kimberly Kenser had eased my hesitation to lean on someone outside of the family. The situation I am currently in life just became a huge weight and she has helped me work through it. I am happy I took this step forward to a place I was unsure of.

Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Kimberly listens to all aspects my issues. I wouldn't be on the road to good things if it weren't for her.

Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Very sweet and easy to talk to!

Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Wonderful!!!

Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Working with Kimberly has been amazing! She’s knowledgeable, respectful, and so supportive.

Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

She is amazing and a great listener!

Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Kimberly is a compassionate and insightful counselor whose wisdom has been invaluable to me in my journey. She's done a great job of pulling me out of the anxious, depressed, angry mindset that I've had, and has shown me a more holistic and reasonable way to view my relationships and the world at large. If you find yourself paired with her, you will not regret it.

Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 months

Kimberly has been great! I have talked with her for almost four months and I have seen huge improvements in my mental health. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for almost 20 years and this is the first year I feel like I am in control of both. I highly recommend giving Kimberly a chance.

Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months

Kimberly has been exactly what my daughter and I needed. It’s been a really tough year in so many ways. She’s helped provide support, care, and a path ahead. Awesome!

Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Kimberly is very kind and is easy to talk to. Never rushes me into diving into the past if I’m not ready rather she encourages me to talk about what’s on my mind. Understanding of my sometimes erratic thoughts and has provided me with techniques to calm my anxiety. I enjoy speaking with her. She has a special kind of softness and empathy about her. Highly recommend!

Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month

She has been exactly what my daughter needed during these surreal times, thrilled to have found her.

Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Kimberly is extremely sweet and caring. Very professional and does a very good job of making me want to help myself.

Written on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Kimberly is very understanding and really works with you to figure out the best way to help you accomplish your goals! Very enjoyable person!

Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kimberly is awesome. I appreciate her attentiveness and sensitivity. She is good about giving me the space to explore my feelings and reactions to things. I recommend her highly!

Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kim was exactly what I needed. The struggles of the world didn’t magically go away but I felt heard, and my worries were lightened.

Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I’ve only been in sessions with Kimberly for a few weeks, but it has really made a difference. She is very attentive and listens to my concerns. She is great about checking in on me during the week. She has been great about scheduling sessions around my hectic schedule. She has provided me with so much encouragement in such a short amount of time. I feel heard and understood. I’m grateful to have her as my counselor.

Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

So far she's been great! Very understanding and relatable. I don't feel any judgement which is nice and she doesn't put pressure on my to come up with conversation.

Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Kimberly is precious! I just adore her. She is wonderful and prompt in her responses and always receptive and sensitive to what I have to share. I truly appreciate her!

Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kimberly has been extremely professional and insightful. She’s a great listener and quickly identified areas that needed real attention. She showed concerned for getting to the root of an issue and working toward healing. She’s been a pleasure to work with during a difficult time.

Written on Feb 03, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kim is a very good listener. One thing that I really like about her is that she remains neutral.

Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kim is always so attentive and compassionate. Seems to know when I need to hear from her too! There is never anything I don’t feel I can say and Kim always responds quickly and I feel by my side through the day to day (sometimes hour by hour issues)!

Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is one of the best counselors I have seen. She is empathetic and kind and has great solutions to work through communication issues. She is balanced and fair and just wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her.

Work with me!