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About Kimberley
Kimberley Kershaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood swings, and low self-esteem. She focuses on clear, straightforward support to help clients take practical steps toward feeling better. Her style aims to make starting therapy feel doable and less overwhelming.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk freely about what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her approach, offering tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These methods are used together to match a person’s needs and goals.
Kimberley draws on a decade of professional experience. That background includes work with depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and problems with impulsivity and control. She also supports people facing divorce or separation and those coping with life transitions.
Sessions emphasize practical next steps and clearer communication skills. Clients can expect help with building self-love, improving confidence, and addressing panic or overwhelming worry. Conversations aim to leave people with concrete ideas to try between sessions.
Her practice is grounded in steady support and collaborative planning. She encourages people to take small, manageable steps toward stronger coping and better emotional balance.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where the person's concerns guide each session. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort out what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and for building clearer coping habits.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she may combine ideas from both styles as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people access consistent support while managing work, parenting, or other daily demands.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and issues around self-esteem and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, using Client-Centered Therapy to let clients lead the conversation while offering practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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