Licensed Psychologist
Specializing in Adult Mental Health, Life Transitions & Grief Counseling
About Dr. Miner
Dr. Kimberly D. Miner is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience helping adults navigate life's most challenging moments. She brings a warm, compassionate approach to therapy, creating a safe space where clients can process grief, manage stress, and develop the coping skills needed to thrive through life's inevitable changes.
With doctoral training from Texas A&M University's APA-approved Counseling Psychology program and a prestigious pre-doctoral internship at Duke University, Dr. Miner combines rigorous clinical training with genuine empathy. She believes that establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change, and she works collaboratively with each client to develop realistic, achievable goals tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
Dr. Miner uses empirically-based treatment strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology approaches. Her integrative, strengths-based style helps clients not only overcome difficulties but also discover new pathways to resilience, growth, and emotional wellness.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Miner specializes in helping adults through some of life's most difficult experiences:
Adult Mental Health
Dr. Miner provides comprehensive therapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches, she helps clients find relief and develop lasting strategies for emotional wellness. Her compassionate approach addresses both symptoms and underlying patterns.
Life Transitions & Adjustment
Whether you're navigating retirement, relocation to a new area, career changes, empty nest, divorce, or other major life shifts, Dr. Miner helps clients develop resilience and find their footing during periods of significant change. She specializes in adjustment disorders and helping clients maintain their sense of identity and purpose through transitions.
Grief & Bereavement
Dr. Miner provides specialized support for individuals experiencing loss, including the death of loved ones, complicated grief, anticipatory grief, and the profound life changes that accompany bereavement. She understands that grief is not a linear process and works with each client at their own pace to process loss and find meaning.
Coping Skills & Stress Management
Dr. Miner excels at helping clients develop practical, effective coping strategies for managing life's demands. Her approach emphasizes building resilience and teaching actionable skills that clients can use immediately to manage stress, regulate emotions, and improve daily functioning.
Women's Mental Health
Dr. Miner provides support for women navigating depression, anxiety, identity transitions, work-life balance challenges, relationship issues, and personal growth—creating space for women to explore who they are beyond their roles and responsibilities.
Giftedness & Learning Differences (Adults)
Drawing on her extensive background in educational psychology, Dr. Miner offers specialized therapy for gifted adults and individuals with learning differences. She helps clients navigate the unique challenges of high intelligence, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and neurodiversity in work and relationships.
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Dr. Miner integrates life coaching principles with clinical psychology to help motivated clients not just overcome challenges but truly thrive. She works with individuals seeking to build confidence, clarify values, set meaningful goals, and reach their full potential.
Therapeutic Approach
Dr. Miner's approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She draws from multiple therapeutic modalities to create an individualized treatment experience:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
- Compassion Focused Therapy: Developing self-compassion and reducing shame-based thinking
- Motivational Interviewing: Building motivation for change and resolving ambivalence
- Positive Psychology: Focusing on strengths, resilience, and what makes life worth living
- Person-Centered Therapy: Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship and unconditional positive regard
- Strength-Based Approaches: Building on existing resources and capabilities
Dr. Miner believes that one of the most important parts of therapy is establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship where you may be heard and truly understood. She conducts a comprehensive intake evaluation to assess your needs and concerns, then works collaboratively to develop realistic and achievable goals. Therapy is individually tailored for each client and provided in a calm and compassionate space.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA-approved), Texas A&M University, 1999
- Pre-doctoral Internship (APA-approved), Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services
- M.A. in Psychology, University of Richmond
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Virginia
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Florida (PY12579 - Verify License)
- NPI: 1073339164
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists
Honors & Awards
- Lechner Graduate Student Fellowship - Texas A&M University
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
- University of Richmond Research Grant
Availability & Scheduling
Dr. Miner sees clients at both our Sarasota and Venice office locations and offers telehealth sessions for Florida residents. Evening appointments are available to accommodate busy schedules.
Session Format: Individual therapy for adults
Locations: Sarasota Office, Venice Office, and Telehealth (Florida residents)
Scheduling: Flexible hours including evenings
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Miner
Ready to take the first step? Dr. Miner offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if therapy is right for you.
Call us today: (941) 702-2457