Kimberley Croley, LICSW

Kimberley Croley is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Alabama with six years of professional clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma or abuse, grief, and major life changes. Kimberley aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported.

She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach focuses on listening first and then building practical steps that fit into everyday life. Clients can expect a space where feelings and thoughts are welcomed and considered without judgment.

Kimberley draws from several therapy approaches to match a person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, attachment-based ideas, and a client-centered stance to help people notice what matters and act on it. These methods are used to address issues like chronic pain, caregiving stress, codependency, and communication problems as well as grief and loss.

Her work includes helping people cope with aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness or disability, and the strain of caregiving. She also supports people working through divorce, domestic violence aftermath, or trauma recovery. Kimberley emphasizes small, practical steps that can reduce daily distress and improve relationships.

People new to therapy will find a calm, steady presence and an emphasis on collaboration. She encourages clients to set goals together and to adjust the plan as progress is made.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often helps when stress, anxiety, or life transitions keep someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, coping with chronic illness, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and uses empathic listening to build trust and clarity in decision making.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work matches how a person is progressing and what feels most useful.

Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as options are set by the therapist and the service. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling steps helps shape sessions that work with everyday life.