Kimberly Root, LMSW

Kimberly Root is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She sees adults for individual therapy and helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, grief, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

She often supports people who are navigating blended household challenges, attachment or abandonment worries, and family or communication problems. She also works with those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the overlap of multiple conditions. Sessions use straightforward talk and practical skill work rather than jargon or labels.

Her typical approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions look at patterns of thinking, build moment-to-moment coping skills, and include simple exercises to notice thoughts and feelings. Kimberly adapts the pace to what feels manageable for each person.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals. That can include managing anxiety, reducing anger reactions, improving self-esteem, or making a plan for a life change. Work often includes skill practice, problem solving, and noticing habits that get in the way.

People who choose her usually want practical tools and a direct, responsive way of talking through problems. She asks questions, assigns actionable steps between meetings, and tracks progress over time. The aim is to help people feel more steady and able to handle day-to-day demands.