- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kimberley
Kimberley Slown is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, addiction, and parenting challenges. Kimberley uses clear, down-to-earth language to guide people through hard moments and decisions.
She blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. That can include attachment-focused work to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented so people leave with concrete steps to try between meetings. Kimberley has a long history of working with adults and adolescents on issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, body image, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. She also addresses complex topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, and caregiver stress.
Her Tennessee licensure as an LCSW is part of a broader practice shaped by years of direct clinical work. Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through painful memories and current struggles. The focus is on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing distress in everyday life.
Kimberley phrases interventions in simple terms and checks in often to make sure an approach feels helpful. She offers sessions in English and provides therapy by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
What Kimberley works with
Everything Kimberley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kimberley helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberley lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape how people relate now. Online sessions can use conversation and guided exercises to identify those patterns and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through simple experiments and homework. That approach adapts well to remote sessions with worksheets and between-session practice. EMDR is an approach used for processing trauma memories; when it's chosen, sessions follow established steps and can be adapted for online delivery if appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and what feels comfortable, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative plan and can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation and let the therapist observe nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skill coaching, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or caregiving schedules and still do meaningful clinical work.
Questions people ask about Kimberley
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and more.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, combining gentle exploration with practical skill-building to address current problems and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience providing clinical care in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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