- Goal focused
- Skills oriented
- Adult clients
About Kimala
Kimala earned a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Jackson State University and a Bachelor of General Studies in Business Administration and Psychology from William Carey College. She brings 19 years of experience in the mental health field, including outpatient community mental health and residential treatment settings.
Her work emphasizes changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift negative thoughts, teach emotion management skills, and reduce impulsive actions. She also draws on dialectical behavior approaches and trauma-focused methods when those fit a person’s needs.
Sessions focus on setting clear goals, building coping skills, and practicing small changes that make daily life easier. She has experience providing individual therapy, family-focused support for individuals, and group work across a range of concerns including depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and chronic illness.
People who want practical tools and steady guidance often find her approach useful. She aims to help clients meet goals, strengthen coping strategies, and handle life transitions one step at a time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to change those thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce impulsive reactions and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and options that don’t require video can help when bandwidth or a quick break at work is a factor. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical skills and real-life practice between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
The approach is practical and goal-focused, using clear steps to change thinking and behavior and to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in mental health settings, including outpatient community care and residential treatment work.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.