Kimberly Struck , LCSW

Kimberly Struck is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She brings 26 years of experience and a calm, respectful approach to sessions. Kimberly focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She emphasizes listening first and tailoring the plan to each person’s needs.

Her approach centers on understanding what a person is facing and identifying small, doable changes. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the client's lead and build on strengths. Solution-focused ideas help set clear goals and try new strategies between sessions.

For people coping with trauma and abuse, she uses trauma-focused techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She also supports those navigating parenting stress, relationship and communication challenges, workplace strain, and life transitions like divorce or midlife shifts.

Kimberly pays special attention to women's issues and caregiver exhaustion, helping people restore energy and focus. Sessions cover practical skills for managing difficult emotions such as anger, guilt, and shame, and for rebuilding confidence after loss or setbacks.

She works with people who want a collaborative, respectful process and who prefer concrete tools alongside deeper conversation. Her practice is based in Maine and she conducts sessions in English.

How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the person says, asks clarifying questions, and adjusts the pace to match the client's needs. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most.

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting clear, achievable goals and trying small experiments between sessions. The therapist and client identify what is working, set one or two practical steps, and check progress in the next meeting. This method is useful for people who prefer concrete changes and faster skill-building.

Trauma-focused work targets the effects of trauma on daily life and emotional reactions. It involves carefully pacing conversations, teaching coping tools, and helping people regain a sense of control and stability. This can be especially helpful for those coping with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or intense anxiety.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapy process. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone needs support between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life.