Ms. Kimberly S. Girdlestone, LCSWR, JD
(She her)
Preferred Name: Kimm
About Me
I have been in the Social Work field for over 20 years. I pride myself on my ability to connect with my clients. I enjoy using EMDR with my clients as it empowers them. It helps my clients to process traumas and feel better. I especially enjoy working with clients who are LGBTQIA+.
Education & Experience
University at Buffalo 2000 Juris Doctor 1999 Master of Social Work 1995 BA Psychology and Gender Studies For over 20 years, I have worked in various settings including: inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I have worked with Developmentally Disabled Individuals, youth, Severely, persistently Mentally Ill cN people, I have worked as a social worker in a forensic setting in the jail/correctional facility.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
WPATH NASW Humanitarian Recovery Network-Trauma Recovery Network WNY Trauma Collaborative-Steering Committee
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Highmark
- Sliding Scale
Independent Health
