- Client-centered
- Addiction focus
- Practical steps
About Kimberly
Kimberly Washington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of practice helping people work through deep emotional pain. She draws on 21 years of experience to guide clients toward clearer thinking and renewed hope. Kimberly works from a warm, direct stance that centers the client's experience.
Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment, transitional programs for single parents, independent living services, and court-referred cases through child protective services. She also has experience as a parent educator and in private practice. Kimberly earned a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work Administration from The University of Chicago in 2002 and holds LCSW credentials in Texas and Indiana.
In sessions she focuses on listening first and then helping people name what hurts. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's lead and build trust. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic and Narrative ideas to examine patterns, beliefs, and life stories that keep people stuck.
Typical concerns she addresses include addiction and drug and alcohol problems, relationship and intimacy issues, infidelity and jealousy, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Kimberly aims to help people find practical steps to feel less overwhelmed and more able to manage daily life.
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. Sessions are conversational, focused on understanding what is happening now and finding doable changes. Prospective clients are invited to take a first step toward relief and to decide what pace feels right.
How approaches such as client-centered and CBT work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's lead. It helps people feel heard and make sense of their feelings before deciding on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and identifies small, practical changes that can reduce distress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and rewrite how they see past events and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, struggles, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. This is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or audio-only when less bandwidth is available. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and day-to-day routine so sessions can be practical and useful.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-focused and direct, using Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and build trust while integrating practical techniques from other approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of clinical experience including work in substance abuse treatment, transitional living programs, independent living services, child protective services referrals, parent education, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work Administration and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Texas and Indiana; she is based in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.