Earlene Kimberly Dunbar

E. Kimberly Dunbar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and North Carolina. She is the founder of the Behavioral Intervention Rehabilitation and Development Project (The BIRD Project) and brings over a decade of experience working with individuals across all walks of life—from youth navigating foster care to adults overcoming persistent mental health challenges.

Kimberly holds a B.A. in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University and a Master’s in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Her passion lies in empowering marginalized communities and creating safe, affirming spaces for healing and growth.

With expertise in trauma and PTSD, LGBTQIA+ counseling, depression, anger management, life transitions, and more.

Kimberly offers personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique journey. Her compassionate, client-centered approach ensures that those she serves feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.

E. Kimberly Dunbar takes an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy, drawing from several evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. She skillfully blends elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. This allows her to support clients in understanding the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also exploring deeper patterns rooted in past experiences.

Kimberly emphasizes emotional regulation, self-awareness, and present-moment grounding, creating a compassionate and structured environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term resilience.

In sessions with Kimberly, clients can expect a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they are encouraged to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences at their own pace. Through her integrative approach, clients often gain:

• *Greater self-awareness and insight into behavioral patterns

*Practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions

*Strategies for setting boundaries and improving relationships

*Skills to navigate life transitions and heal from past trauma

*A deeper sense of self-compassion and emotional resilience

Each session is tailored to the individual’s goals, ensuring therapy is both meaningful and empowering.