Kimberly Lincoln, LMHC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor focused on trauma and families
- Trauma and abuse care
- Family and parenting support
- LGBTQ support
About Kimberly Lincoln
Kimberly Lincoln is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCMHC) who earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2010. She has worked extensively with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system, bringing practical strategies to stabilize crises and rebuild family functioning.
Her clinical experience includes supporting women who are survivors of childhood sexual trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, couples, and men confronting codependency and addictions. She has provided both individual and family-focused care, often combining short-term crisis intervention with longer-term therapeutic goals to help clients regain balance in daily life.
Kimberly's professional training spans Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the MATCH modular approach for treating children, Multi-Systemic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her approach centers on the needs of each person in the moment - addressing immediate stressors when they arise while keeping sight of broader recovery and growth targets.
She aims to help people feel better in the areas that brought them to therapy, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance for challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, anger management, adoption and foster care issues, trauma and PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and difficulties with communication.
Her clinical experience includes supporting women who are survivors of childhood sexual trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, couples, and men confronting codependency and addictions. She has provided both individual and family-focused care, often combining short-term crisis intervention with longer-term therapeutic goals to help clients regain balance in daily life.
Kimberly's professional training spans Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the MATCH modular approach for treating children, Multi-Systemic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her approach centers on the needs of each person in the moment - addressing immediate stressors when they arise while keeping sight of broader recovery and growth targets.
She aims to help people feel better in the areas that brought them to therapy, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance for challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, anger management, adoption and foster care issues, trauma and PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and difficulties with communication.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kimberly Lincoln have?
Kimberly Lincoln has 11 years of experience.
Is Kimberly Lincoln a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC and is licensed as FL LMHC MH11737 and NC LCMHC 16638.
In which languages does Kimberly Lincoln provide therapy?
Kimberly provides therapy in English.
Where is Kimberly Lincoln located?
Kimberly is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Kimberly Lincoln as my therapist?
You can work with Kimberly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kimberly Lincoln work with international clients?
Kimberly Lincoln does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kimberly Lincoln cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support
Kimberly integrates client-centered work with structured skills-based therapies to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration - it helps clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace and is useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-transition concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing depression, anxiety, and stress by teaching tools for coping, problem solving, and shifting perspective.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training with strategies for emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. It is especially helpful when intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy. She adapts techniques as needs change so that immediate concerns and longer-term growth are both addressed.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a therapist without routine travel.