Kimberly Simerly
,LCSW
I completed my Master of Social Work degree from East Tennessee State University in 2011 and went on to gain licensure as LMSW. While obtaining my master's degree, I completed my clinical internship at Mountain Home VAMC in Mountain Home, TN and went on to gain employment there for a year post-graduation. During this time I also worked with a local psychiatric hospital providing crisis intervention, therapy and case management. My love for working with our nations Veteran's inspired me to commission as an officer in the USAF to work with Active Duty members and their families. I served as a Captain in the USAF and gained invaluable experience as a mental health provider while working toward obtaining my clinical social work licensure. Being licensed in both Tennessee and Pennsylvania, I hope to use my clinical knowledge, expertise and experience as an officer in the United States Air Force and now Veteran to ultimately make a positive difference in the lives of others.
As a therapist, my goal is to help others live a healthier and more fulfilling life, in which one can look back on in 20 years and say, “ I have had struggles, and yes I have been challenged, but they didn’t define who I became!” I truly believe we are creatures of habit and are all a work in progress. We can limit ourselves and our potential by choosing to avoid uncomfortable and unfamiliar emotions that are associated with change. I believe by utilizing a holistic approach in examining all areas of our lives, we can only then be knowledgable and intentional about taking responsibility for and making necessary changes to truly allow us to be the truest and healthiest version of our self.
Together we will explore and improve your emotional, behavioral, and relationship functioning by utilizing skills learned through Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Between academia, career, and life experiences in general, I have been blessed to encourage, challenge, and empower many others to live their best life. A life they are in control of and can wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and be proud of who they have become and are still aspiring to be.
If you are uncomfortable in the life you’re living, stuck in your own head and patterns, then let’s talk and get to work! I challenge you to seek therapy and to be intentional about not only surviving but thriving in this amazing journey called life. Through our sessions, we will be working together to set goals to help you reach your unlimited potential. I would be honored to be by your side every step of the way! If at any point you feel you are not making progress or we are not a good fit, we can discuss alternative treatment options, such as making a referral to someone who might be a better fit for your unique situation.
I leave you with two of my favorite quotes.
“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage distressing emotions, if you can’t have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you aren’t going to get very far.”
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
~ Leo Buscaglia
United States
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Clinical Social Worker |
| License State: | Tennessee |
| License Number: | 6498 |
| License Expiration: | 8/2023 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Clinical Social Worker |
| License State: | Pennsylvania |
| License Number: | CW020662 |
| License Expiration: | 2/2023 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Clinical Social Worker |
| License State: | Florida |
| License Number: | TPSW332 |
| License Expiration: | 8/2025 |
| Status: | Verified |
Kimberly Simerly has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 reviews).
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"My spiritual home away from home--and at home, too--OnLine provides the tools I need to "get up and make my life shine," as the old song goes. Ultimately, however, OnLine is only as good as my therapist, Kimberly Simerly, who is empathetic, accessible, a great communicator, a calming presence, a perceptive soul possessed of a fine sense of humor, and someone whom I would feel blessed to call a friend. Thanks for everything."
Philipferal (December 13, 2022)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been doing so much better in realizing behavior and fixing it. My therapist, Kimberly, is great at responding, fizzle out tough situations, and make me feel more like me in a healthy way."
AJ (May 27, 2022)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I like how it is my own pace and there are alot of options for me to choose from"
AJ (May 19, 2022)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have tried several online therapy options, as well as virtual therapy. This is by far the best experience I've had! The worksheets are very helpful and have pushed me to reflect on a lot of things that I haven't. I love the feedback I've gotten from my therapist so far and her response times are quick."
AlyK (December 20, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great and very responsive!"
Paul (November 03, 2021)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"nice service. would recommend"
Ian (November 01, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I know I tend to get off track and sometimes go off the rails despite knowing what I should be doing or what the better path is. This course helped me get situated again and back to thinking more clearly and gave me some more structure in my life to help avoid losing my way again."
Helped Re-align My Mental State (August 28, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I still have major personal work but I’ll persevere. This helps"
Justin (August 12, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Online therapy has become part of a daily practice for me. It keeps me accountable for daily journaling and meditation, and now I’ve truly seen the results from these practices. The messaging from my therapist is specific, insightful advice that I had not experienced on other therapy apps."
JM (July 31, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My Therapist has been wonderful and supportive. She is helpful with coming up with great ideas to help my anxiety issues."
Sc (July 31, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This has been a good way for me to feel like things are becoming more steady and I can work through the problems piece by piece instead of everything feeling so chaotic."
Steady (July 26, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This is helpful for people who might be too shy to see a therapist in person. It gives you good advice and shows you the way to start solving your problems. When you are done with the sections, you are not really done with the therapy, but you have been taught how to work towards solving your issues. You have to be willing to do the work."
Useful Insights, Guidance And Tools (July 19, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Really has helped me a lot and more than I expected."
Happy Camper (June 03, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Its been helpful so far,"
Good (May 13, 2021)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"I'm still in the beginning of the process. There have been useful tips, and I'm eager to start practicing CBT and seeing results. The therapist's comments have been kind of general so far, but maybe it's because it's early."
Useful Tools; I'm Hopeful That They Will Work For Me. (May 13, 2021)
Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]
"It’s been helping me find out why I’ve been so angry. It’s allowing me to make a difference in my life."
Carolyn Review (May 11, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far, I have enjoyed speaking with my therapist. The worksheets seem to be helpful."
Kailin (May 10, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This has been life changing for me. I am discovering the reasons for my negative thinking and learning ways to turn it into positive thinking. I am developing some great positive coping
Skills and looking forward to continuing with online therapy! My therapist is so great and so helpful in my journey."
Lynne (April 16, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very helpful"
Ghoul (April 05, 2021)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Awesome.. love it."
Aw (February 19, 2021)