Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Dr. Kimberly Phillips, LCSW
Texas
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 58012
- NPI
- 1376231472
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Kimberly supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative work
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 11 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, relationships, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Her work also covers career questions and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most difficult right now. Sessions focus on concrete steps that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She draws on problem-solving approaches and conversational methods to support change rather than long lectures or technical jargon.
Her background includes work with people facing aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and hearing-impaired clients. She has also supported first responders, people affected by disasters, and immigrants dealing with transition stress. These experiences inform practical adjustments in how she meets people where they are.
Therapeutic approaches she uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative methods, and motivational interviewing. She also incorporates psychodynamic and existential ideas when they help a person better understand core patterns. Sessions are collaborative and focused on the goals a client brings.
Dr. Phillips offers services in English and practices in Texas. Costs vary by location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Dr. Phillips commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing in her work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to lower anxiety and depression. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find personal reasons to change and build practical plans to move forward.She also draws on narrative therapy ideas to help people reframe painful experiences into understandable stories. That approach can be useful for grief, trauma, and life transition issues because it separates the person from the problem and highlights strengths and resources.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. Sessions can shift over time as needs change and as clients test different strategies.
The site notes session formats should be confirmed before booking, so check the current options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when a full visit is not needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss with her how to structure sessions so they match your schedule and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to set small goals and solve problems. Sessions emphasize clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in social work settings and related counseling roles.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers