Kimberly Woodward, LCSWA, Therapy in Matthews, North Carolina

Kimberly Woodward, LCSW-Associate, helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across North Carolina build practical skills for navigating emotional, behavioral, and life challenges while strengthening resilience and overall well-being. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual’s needs. Kimberly works with patients experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and childhood behavior issues, while also supporting those facing depression, school-related concerns, and other mental health challenges. Through individual, family, and group therapy, she creates a supportive environment where patients and families feel understood, empowered, and equipped for growth. Kimberly is especially passionate about helping children and teens who are struggling with ADHD, behavioral concerns, and school avoidance. She understands how emotional, academic, and social difficulties can affect a young person’s confidence, relationships, and daily functioning. By partnering closely with children, adolescents, and their families, she helps identify strengths, develop effective coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and foster success at home, in school, and within the community. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, warm, and goal oriented. Kimberly utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while incorporating mindfulness techniques when appropriate. She believes meaningful progress happens when treatment is individualized and aligned with each patient’s unique experiences, values, and goals. In addition to her primary specialties, she provides support for a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. She is committed to ongoing professional growth and to delivering quality mental health care that reflects current best practices. Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys music, playing guitar, attending concerts, traveling, arts and crafts, watching movies, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her beloved cat, Wanda.