Join Shannon Hayes and Kimberly Gilroy, MSW, LCSW, in this enlightening episode of Vitality Vault as they explore Kimberly's dynamic journey from college athlete to dedicated social worker specializing in perinatal mental health. Kimberly shares her diverse career path, detailing her transitions from basketball to technical recruiting, then to real estate, and finally into mental health services where she found her calling. She discusses the challenges and insights gained from working with children, teenagers, and women, emphasizing the critical impact of maternal mental health on family dynamics. This episode delves into how personal experiences and professional shifts shaped her approach to therapy and led her to open her private practice. Whether discussing the evolution of women's sports or the intricacies of managing work-life balance as a single mother, Kimberly's story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the profound effects of pursuing a career that truly makes a difference.


Background and Education: Kimberly discusses her upbringing in Philadelphia, her move to Brooklyn for college, and her journey from a basketball scholarship to pursuing a career in social work.
Career Shifts: Details of Kimberly's various career changes, from technical recruiting to real estate, and eventually to social work, reflecting her search for a fulfilling and impactful profession.
Transition to Mental Health: Explanation of why Kimberly shifted her focus to mental health, driven by her experiences as an athlete and the influence of personal therapy sessions.
Working with Children and Women: Insights into Kimberly's experiences working in a teen program and later with women in a partial hospitalization program, emphasizing the interconnectedness of child and maternal well-being.
Impact of Maternal Mental Health: Discussion on the importance of supporting maternal mental health for positive family dynamics and child development.
Starting a Private Practice: Kimberly shares her process of starting her own private practice, including the challenges and rewards of building a business focused on perinatal mental health.
Personal Life: Kimberly talks about managing her career transitions while being a mother and the impacts of her divorce on her career choices.
Future Plans: Kimberly outlines her future aspirations, including moving into full-time private practice and potentially starting a continuation group for mothers beyond the perinatal period.


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