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Kimberly Avance

Therapist
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, healing and personal growth. My approach is warm, solution-focused, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when we walk the journey together. I honor the courage it takes to seek support and strive to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and practical. My professional background and training include work in areas such as emotional healing, relationships, and navigating life's challenges with resilience and purpose.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is solution-focused and collaborative, meeting clients where they are while helping them grow toward where they want to be. My desire is to create a warm, supportive space while also being honest and direct, because meaningful change requires both compassion and clarity. With couples, I focus on strengthening communication, increasing understanding, and supporting healthier connection.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a relaxed and supportive conversation about what brings you to therapy and what you hope will change. Together we will identify your goals and create a simple realistic plan for how we can work toward them. In future sessions, we will continue building on that plan, addressing challenges as they come and celebrating progress along the way. My goal is for you to feel supported, understood, and encouraged throughout the process.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Saint Mary's College, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Western Michigan University
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Behavioral, Somatic, Behavior Modification, Behavior Management, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English