- Short-term skill building
- Goal-focused sessions
- No-judgment approach
About Kimberly
Kimberly uses a collaborative style in sessions. She combines tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches with motivational interviewing techniques. When clients request it, she can incorporate a Christian perspective, though that is not her default method.
Her practice is currently oriented toward short-term work, often three to six months, aimed at skill-building and practical problem-solving. Sessions typically focus on concrete strategies to cope with caregiver stress, aging concerns, depression, and relationship or parenting strains.
Clients can expect a calm and approachable presence in the room. Kimberly emphasizes respect, encouragement, and a no-judgment stance while also offering gentle challenge when it helps people move forward. She balances warmth with focused goal work.
Kimberly practices in Tennessee as an LCSW. She works with adults facing concerns such as chronic illness, fertility stress, divorce and separation, career uncertainty, and questions about life purpose. Conversations center on what a person needs next and on practical steps they can try between sessions.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Tennessee · 7837
- NPI
- 1013009943
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kimberly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in ways that focus on real change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress and grief.Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques together to see what helps most. Progress is measured by practical steps and changes that matter in daily life rather than labels or tests.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking because formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these advantages to focus on skill-building, homework between sessions, and steady progress toward a person's goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, caregiver stress, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions including divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on building skills, problem-solving, and using techniques together to meet a person's goals.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of clinical experience working with a variety of adult concerns and life stages.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Tennessee and holds the LCSW credential as noted in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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