- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life changes
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She brings 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. Dr. Phillips creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about what they are facing.
She focuses on practical, understandable steps clients can take between sessions. That might look like identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavior changes, or naming what matters most to guide decisions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at building confidence and clearer choices.
Dr. Phillips also supports people coping with major life changes and compassion fatigue. She has worked with issues tied to aging, hospice and end-of-life situations, immigration, hearing impairment, and first responder stress. She offers help for trauma, sexual assault, relationship concerns such as jealousy and infidelity, and challenges linked to personality and young adult transitions.
People can expect sessions that balance practical tools with space to tell their story. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape a plan that fits the person. The emphasis is on steady progress and restoring a sense of control.
Her practice is grounded in listening first, then choosing strategies together. If you want help moving through loss, anxiety, career decisions, or recovery after a disaster, she aims to walk alongside you through the process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Dr. Phillips blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in clear, practical ways. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s goals and values and helps build the motivation to make changes like improving self-esteem or addressing substance use.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most, discusses how each method works, and tailors the plan to the person’s needs and goals. This helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable rather than one-size-fits-all.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to continue care after a natural or human-caused disaster when routines are disrupted. The therapist will help shape session length and focus so therapy fits into daily life and supports steady progress.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Phillips address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and motivation issues. Additional focuses include trauma, compassion fatigue, first responder stress, aging and hospice-related concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and compassionate, offering practical steps and space to tell your story. She uses problem-solving tools alongside narrative work to help people make changes that matter to them.
How long has she practiced?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in Texas.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost 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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.