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- CBT methods
- Existential inquiry
- Motivational interviewing
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Phillips, LCSW, is a Texas licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and career or life changes. She also works with compassion fatigue and offers coaching-style support when clients want practical strategies.
She uses several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, existential perspectives, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions tend to include clear conversation about what a person is facing, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and testing small changes to see what helps. She explains options in plain language and works together with each person to pick approaches that make sense for their issues.
Her background includes work with people affected by aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, first responder issues, and coping after natural or human-caused disaster. She has experience addressing immigration-related stress, sexual assault and abuse, infidelity and jealousy, personality disorder concerns, and young adult issues. She also notes experience with hearing impaired clients.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and on understanding personal meaning. That can look like identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors, or talking through the life questions that cause distress. She encourages clients to set small goals and to track changes between visits.
Clients who choose her should expect straightforward conversation, exploration of personal values and history, and collaborative problem solving. To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Dr. Phillips commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum when motivation feels low.She also brings existential ideas into discussion about values and meaning when life changes or grief raise deep questions. That work helps people weigh choices and accept uncertainty while still taking practical steps. The therapist treats selection of approaches as collaborative and will work with each person to decide what fits their needs and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel time. Licensed professionals who offer remote sessions often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and career concerns, compassion fatigue, and related life changes.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic ideas to shape sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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