Kimberley Slown , LCSW

Kimberley Slown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 25 years of professional experience. She specializes in working with people affected by trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and incorporates evidence-based interventions such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT into her clinical work. Kimberley works with both adolescents and adults, guiding clients toward their goals while fostering a nonjudgmental, supportive space where they can speak openly about difficult experiences.

Her approach emphasizes understanding each person’s history and strengths, helping clients build practical skills for coping, managing emotions, and improving relationships. Kimberley values collaboration and encourages those who are considering therapy to view reaching out as a courageous first step. She aims to support clients through healing and growth by tailoring interventions to individual needs and promoting greater resilience and self-awareness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberley Slown uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections and coping - this approach can help with attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and feelings related to abandonment or loss. She also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and listening to support clients as they clarify values and build self-esteem and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she employs to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel invested in the plan and supported in trying new skills.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, access support from home, and find formats that work best for an individual’s routine and communication style.