Kimberly Peltola, LCSW

Therapist in Connecticut

Kimberly Peltola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut.

Licensed inConnecticut
License011335
NPI 1568805083
Experience10+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Peltola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She brings ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma. Her style is warm and interactive, aimed at creating a calm space where people can talk and be heard.

She uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds affect present relationships and sense of self. That perspective is paired with client-centered care to keep the work focused on each person’s goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping. Sessions often include practical skills for daily life, such as mindfulness practices and steps to change behavior. Motivational interviewing supports readiness for change when someone feels stuck.

The overall approach is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Kimberly has experience across many concerns including grief, addiction, parenting strain, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, and workplace stress. She also works with issues related to sexual intimacy, LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenges, and clear next steps between sessions. Kimberly emphasizes building a trusting relationship as the foundation for change and helps clients translate insights into everyday choices.

Credentials

LCSW (Connecticut): License 011335 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1568805083 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kimberly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Kimberly names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. Online sessions can use this lens to notice repeating patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals come from the person in front of the therapist. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes that reduce distress and improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kimberly will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That process can include trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting based on what feels useful and doable.

Online formats offer flexible options: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for brief check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, manage short check-ins, or use a quieter format when being on camera is difficult. The focus remains on practical steps and steady progress, adapted to what works best for the individual.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Kimberly address?

Kimberly works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people with grief, addictions, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, interactive and client-centered. She aims to be present without judgment while using practical tools to help people move forward.

What is her professional background?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on behavioral and emotional concerns.

Where is Kimberly located and licensed?

She practices in Connecticut and holds the credential CT LCSW as listed.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Kimberly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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