Kimberly Yarborough

Kimberly Yarborough, LMSW, is a seasoned Licensed Master Social Worker with over a decade of experience dedicated to assisting diverse populations through various life transitions. She excels in working with high-risk individuals, demonstrating expertise in care planning, client advocacy, formulating clinical impressions, and meeting rapidly changing directives. Kimberly's commitment to fostering sustainable change is evident in her empathetic and resourceful approach to social work.

Currently, Kimberly serves as a Violence Prevention Specialist and IP Psych Social Worker at the University of Maryland Medical Center. In this role, she conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental health screenings to identify service needs for patients. She plays a pivotal role in the Violence Intervention Program, providing bedside psychotherapy, utilizing mental health first aid, and employing crisis intervention techniques to deescalate clients during crises. Her responsibilities also include formulating diagnostic impressions and supporting clients in adhering to recommended aftercare services.

In addition to her current role, Kimberly is a Psychotherapist at Positive Steps, LLC, where she assists individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. She provides assessments, formulates clinical impressions, and treats severe psychological symptoms through psychotherapy. Her work at Positive Steps, LLC, highlights her dedication to improving clients' well-being, alleviating distress, and resolving crises.

Kimberly's previous experience includes working as a Psychotherapist at Thrive Behavioral Health, providing therapy to adolescents in a HIPAA-compliant school setting. She has also served as a Social Worker at Complete Care @ Heritage, where she conducted psychosocial assessments, provided bedside psychotherapy, and discussed advance care planning with residents. Her role as a Team Administrator at the State of Maryland-Baltimore City CPS involved assessing family needs, overseeing services rendered, and supervising treatment plans and case management.

Kimberly's commitment to social work extends to her role as a Group Facilitator at Empowering Minds Resource Center, LLC, where she led psychotherapy group meetings, assessed members' clinical needs, and encouraged mutual assistance and emotional support among group participants. She has also worked as a Clinical Social Worker at Challengers Independent Living Program, ensuring participants' clinical needs were met, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and providing job readiness skills.

Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Social Work from Morgan State University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Frostburg State University. Kimberly Yarborough's career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy, her ability to lead and provide compassionate care, and her passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.