- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed
- Skills focused
About Kimberley
Kimberley Slown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and focuses on stress and anxiety among other concerns. Kimberley uses practical approaches to help people cope and move forward.
Her work often centers on trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity. She also supports people facing grief, relationship difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Kimberley lists ADHD, addictions, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among the topics she addresses.
Kimberley combines Client-Centered methods with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness-based techniques. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and real-life steps people can try between meetings.
She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what matters and try new ways of coping. Conversations are direct but warm, with an emphasis on simple strategies that fit day-to-day life. Kimberley invites people to take the first step and explores options together at the start of work.
Her location in Tennessee anchors her practice, and she works from a long history of clinical experience. The approach is collaborative: clients and Kimberley decide together which tools and steps to use as progress unfolds.
Her work often centers on trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity. She also supports people facing grief, relationship difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Kimberley lists ADHD, addictions, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among the topics she addresses.
Kimberley combines Client-Centered methods with cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness-based techniques. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and real-life steps people can try between meetings.
She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what matters and try new ways of coping. Conversations are direct but warm, with an emphasis on simple strategies that fit day-to-day life. Kimberley invites people to take the first step and explores options together at the start of work.
Her location in Tennessee anchors her practice, and she works from a long history of clinical experience. The approach is collaborative: clients and Kimberley decide together which tools and steps to use as progress unfolds.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how past bonds shape current reactions; online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building trust, letting the person lead while the therapist reflects and supports their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, often with homework and practical skill practice that fit into daily routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kimberley will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try first. That means adjusting as needed based on what helps the person make progress.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in the spaces where they live and work, and enable a steady rhythm of appointments that supports progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberley help with?
She works with stress and anxiety as well as trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, and many other life challenges listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with skills-based work such as CBT and DBT techniques.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice, supporting a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kimberley?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.