- Addictions support
- Relationship focus
- Straightforward care
About Kimberly
Kimberly Washington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with more than two decades of experience supporting people through painful life events. She focuses on helping those carrying the weight of past hurts, addiction, and relationship wounds find relief and begin healing. Her work often centers on restoring hope and easing distress so daily life feels more manageable.
Kimberly frames sessions as heart-to-heart conversations. She listens closely and helps clients name how past experiences affect current behavior. She uses practical techniques to challenge limiting beliefs and to rebuild healthier patterns in relationships and self-care.
Her background includes work in substance abuse treatment, transitional living programs for single mothers, independent living counseling, and contracts with child welfare and court-mandated services. She also has experience as a parent educator and in private practice. This range gives her familiarity with both individual and group support settings.
In sessions she blends approaches to match a person’s needs, drawing on Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused ideas. That mix helps when the issues include grief, anger, intimacy concerns, or drug and alcohol addiction. The focus is practical change and emotional repair rather than labels.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, respect for their story, and collaborative steps toward clearer thinking and healthier choices. Kimberly invites those feeling overwhelmed to consider a first step toward relief and rebuilding a more hopeful future.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and reflecting back what feels most important to the person. It helps people feel heard and regain confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, offering tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change patterns tied to addiction. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their life stories so painful events do not define every choice; it can be useful for grief, relationship wounds, and rebuilding identity.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Progress is reviewed together and the plan is adjusted when needed to match what’s working and what isn’t.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during transitions like work breaks. The therapist’s exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. The overall aim is to provide consistent, practical support that fits into everyday life and helps people move toward clearer thinking and healthier patterns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Texas, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly address?
She works with issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, low self-esteem, grief, anger, coping with life changes, career strain, compassion fatigue, family stress, and concerns about infidelity and jealousy.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and direct, focused on listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful beliefs and develop new coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of clinical experience working in settings that include substance abuse treatment, transitional living programs, child welfare, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.