Kimberly Babcock

I'm Kimberly Babcock, an LCSW with over 15 years of experience providing telehealth therapy to adults and seniors across Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, and Virginia. I earned my MSW from the University of Toledo and specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, borderline personality, physical health issues, relationship issues, and stress management. I also hold a certificate in sports social work and am a member of the Alliance in Sports Social Work — offering specialized support to adult athletes and former athletes navigating burnout, identity shifts, and life after sport. I draw from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and SFBT.

My approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and always paced to your comfort and readiness for change. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen your drive for change, Narrative Therapy to help you reframe your story, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to keep the focus on your strengths and practical next steps. For athlete clients, I integrate sports social work principles to address the unique psychological and identity challenges that come with athletic life.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — and that's completely normal. Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, talk about what brought you here, and start identifying what you'd like to work on. I'll ask about your current concerns, your experiences, and your goals. You won't be judged, pressured, or told what you "should" do. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the work ahead.