Kimberly Griffin-Simmonds, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 15 years in practice

Kimberly Griffin-Simmonds helps people who are grieving, struggling with self-esteem, or facing big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 100919 · expires August 2028
NPI: 1407383979 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Griffin-Simmonds helps people who are grieving, struggling with self-esteem, or facing big life changes. She centers care on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she aims to help clients feel steadier and more purposeful.

She has 15 years of experience working in New York and brings that background into sessions. People can expect a calm space to talk through feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Background and approach

Conversations often focus on communication skills and ways to rebuild connection with others. Sessions focus on small, useful changes rather than theoretical ideas. She and the client set clear, realistic goals and break them into steps.

This helps with grief, low self-worth, and the uncertainty that comes with life shifts. Kimberly holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, often shortened to LCSW. That licensure reflects a professional background in social work and clinical care in New York.

Her approach adapts to each person. Some weeks are about learning new ways to speak and set boundaries. Other weeks center on processing loss and adjusting to new routines.

The work moves at a pace each person can handle. People describe practical outcomes like clearer communication, fewer days feeling overwhelmed, and a stronger sense of purpose. The focus is on tools that fit ordinary life and help people move forward one step at a time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and real-life application. One common approach helps people process grief by pacing conversations, naming emotions, and creating rituals or actions that honor loss while allowing daily routines to continue. Another approach concentrates on building self-esteem through practical exercises, such as identifying strengths, shifting inner self-talk, and practicing small behaviors that reinforce confidence.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to a client's goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. They check in regularly and adjust techniques so the work stays useful and manageable for the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people bring visual cues into sessions and support deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain momentum while juggling work, family, and other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Primary concerns include grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on communication problems, isolation or loneliness, and life purpose.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is warm, practical, and straightforward, with an emphasis on setting realistic goals and learning everyday skills for communication and emotional coping.

What is the therapist's experience?

Kimberly has 15 years of clinical experience working with people in New York and draws on that background when supporting clients through transitions and loss.

What credentials and location are provided?

She holds a New York LCSW credential and practices with clients based in New York.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

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