Kim is amazing at what she does. She has been invaluable to me through my journey to a more balanced life and increased happiness.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kimberly

Coping Skills, Infidelity, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression

Individual Counseling

Online in Virginia

33 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Kimberly accepts 36 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AnMed Employee Program

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Farmers

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Plourde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Maine and Virginia with many years of experience in the fields of mental health and child welfare. We are all impacted by traumatic events or serious life stressors, which can make us stronger. Kimberly has a desire to help people find the strength and joy that can come through healing the wounds from those events. Kimberly enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families. She brings a warm and friendly approach to this very important process.

Kimberly has been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment as well as motivational interviewing skills. In 2021, Kimberly completed training in Brain Health Coaching Certification (BHCC) with Dr. Daniel Amen.

She received a Master's degree in social work from the University of New England and a Bachelor's degree in social work from Gordon College.

Kimberly has been a member of ASWIS (Alliance of Social Worker in Sport) since 2020 and has been listed in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry since 2020. She has a history of participating in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics as a player and coach. Kimberly played in professional athletics (WNFL) as well as senior Olympics. She has also worked with college and Olympic athletes assisting them to improve their personal lives and positively improve their athletic performance.

"Life comes with struggles — at times we all need a safe place to be heard in order to understand how best to navigate emotions and reframe our thinking process. I have developed listening skills over the 25 years of assisting individuals and couples as well as families, learn how to navigate emotions as they express process and understanding themselves."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I feel like Kim and I communicate well. She is an excellent listener. I like her suggestions. If I don't understand a concept, I feel comfortable asking Kim for clarification.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kimberly

Great experience.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kimberly

Kim is easy to talk to and listens to me. She gives good feedback to me.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kimberly

Kimberly is great, very friendly and sympathetic. she is helping me with strategies to cope with anxiety.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kimberly

Get to know Kimberly

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To provide opportunities for people to express, process and understand themselves in a way that can produce joy and happiness.

What types of clients do you work with best?

People who are interested in understanding how to make change happen in their lives.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Being vulnerable is part of effective change.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Thriveworks offers support as well as allowing clinicians time to provide adequate psychotherapy.

What inspires you?

Watching people realize their potential for positive and effective change.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A welcome with a smile.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

An understanding of some of their concerns and goals for their counseling process.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Spend time with family , friends , play and watch any sport, hike, walk our dog.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I like new adventures that challenge me physically, emotionally and mentally.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Infidelity, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Self Esteem, ADHD, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Relational, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)