Kimberly Washington, LCSW
Compassionate clinician for relationship and addiction concerns
Details
| Name | Kimberly Washington |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Indiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Kimberly
Kimberly Washington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of experience helping people carry difficult emotions and move toward healing. She practices from Texas and focuses on supporting people who feel overwhelmed by grief, relationship pain, addiction, anger, or life transitions. Her work centers on direct conversation and steady, practical steps that reduce distress.
Before offering independent practice services Kimberly earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Administration from the University of Chicago.
Background and approach
Over two decades she has worked in outpatient substance treatment, transitional living programs, independent living services, and with court-related referrals. That range informs a down-to-earth style that values practical change as much as emotional understanding. Sessions typically begin by identifying immediate problems and what the person hopes will be different.
Kimberly uses narrative ideas to help people tell and reframe their stories, while also drawing on client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques when useful. Conversations aim to name stuck patterns and try clear, manageable alternatives. She brings patience to topics that often feel painful - addiction, infidelity, jealousy, and compassion fatigue among them.
Kimberly works in straightforward language and offers tools people can use between sessions. Her approach balances exploring feelings with small, doable steps toward change. People working with her can expect calm, direct listening and practical suggestions tailored to their situation.
Initial steps include a short intake and a plan for what to address first. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues among the things Kimberly works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kimberly among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kimberly directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kimberly directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Kimberly uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reshape the stories they carry. This approach looks at the meanings people give to events and helps separate the person from the problem so new options can emerge.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening with empathy and following each person's pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try specific changes in behavior and thinking that reduce distress.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. Kimberly works collaboratively to test what feels most useful based on a person's goals, history, and preferences. She adjusts methods as work progresses so the plan matches what actually helps.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections between sessions, or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make regular work on relationship pain, addiction recovery, grief, or coping skills easier to maintain alongside daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kimberly help with?
She helps people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity, and jealousy.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses narrative ideas to reframe stories, client-centered listening to understand each person, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working in substance abuse treatment, transitional living programs, independent living services, child services referrals, and independent practice. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to emotional healing.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licensure in Texas and Indiana and practices from Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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