Who We Are

Kimberly Hubinger, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Meet Dr. Kimberly Hubinger

As a Tampa native, I take pride in being able to bring my work, as a licensed psychologist, to the Tampa Bay area and help others better understand themselves. My background experience includes both group counseling and individual therapy to adults, older adults, children, and adolescents. My passion is in conducting psychological and neuropsychological screening assessments, with the ultimate goal of helping people better understand themselves!

My Approach

I use a collaborative approach with my clients, and believe that when we learn more about ourselves, we are then able to really grow. Value is placed on providing a safe, collaborative, non-judgemental atmosphere. My style is easy-going and genuine, and I strive to create a compassionate therapeutic environment for my clients. A safe environment is one of the keys to exploring therapeutic issues and being able to find the clarity we are all searching for.

Education

I attended the University of South Florida, Tampa campus for my undergraduate studies. For grad school, I attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where I earned my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling. I also earned a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology, as well as a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, FL.

Experience

My pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship were both completed at Psychological and Neurological Services in Lakeland, FL, as part of the APA-accredited Centerstone Consortium. My focus was primarily on assessment, where I conducted psychological assessments in both forensic and clinical settings in order to rule out various diagnoses among children and adults. Through my internship training, I was able to discover my passion of pursuing psychological assessment and specialty therapy.

In total, I have over 7 years of experience working with clients, with a majority of my clinical experience being in private practice. While working in private practice, I have run groups varying from support to counseling. While working at an inpatient/outpatient community mental health center and hospital, I gained experience working with severe mental health disorders. My true passion consists of psychological assessments, and helping people better understand themselves!

Meet Elizabeth (Lizzy) Sanders

Lizzy is the first point of contact for our office. During your communication with Lizzy, you may discuss questions to learn about you and what you’re looking for which makes it possible for us to do our best for our clients. She works closely with Dr. Hubinger in an effort to provide a safe, friendly, and easy line of communication- whether that be pairing clients to the right services, scheduling new appointments, and answering any questions about services we provide or billing. If, after speaking, both you and our provider agree that you’d be a good fit, Lizzy will get you scheduled for your first therapy or testing appointment.

Lizzy is a fourth-year doctoral candidate at the Florida School of Professional Psychology (FSPP) and also assists Dr. Hubinger in clinical work as well. Lizzy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree where she concentrated her focus on Forensic Psychology. She found herself wanting to deepen her natural passion for psychology and helping others and has completed a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology while pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Lizzy is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), and its divisions: 35 Society for the Psychology of Women; 37 Society for Child and Family Policy Practice; and 43 Society for Couple and Family Psychology. She has completed one of a three level training of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, a practical and highly effective approach to strengthening relationships. Lizzy brings a depth of experience as she has completed training experiences through local community mental health centers, private practices, and Hillsborough County Public schools. Lizzy’s compassionate and caring nature is what makes her a great fit in helping to guide you in the right direction, based on your individual needs.