Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kimberley Kershaw, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 92670
- NPI
- 1760088546
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kimberley 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- CBT and client-centered
About Kimberley
Kimberley Kershaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Kimberley writes plainly and aims to help people manage everyday pressures and unexpected shifts.
She uses a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps can help. Kimberley listens for what is most pressing and helps people name patterns that get in the way of daily functioning, such as impulsivity or control issues.
Her work draws on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means clients help set the agenda and interventions often include looking at thoughts, behaviors, and small experiment-sized changes to test what works. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, panic attacks, and mood disorder management as part of broader life concerns.
Sessions tend to be direct and goal-focused while keeping things accessible. Kimberley helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice different responses, and build on small successes. She supports clients who want to strengthen self-love and improve confidence over time.
People who choose Kimberley can expect clear talk about next steps, realistic strategies for daily life, and steady attention to practical barriers. If you want a clinician who centers everyday functioning and mood regulation, her experience as a California LCSW informs that work.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts from the person’s concerns and preferences. It focuses on listening, clarifying what matters most, and letting the client guide session goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through stress, low confidence, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps identify patterns that feed anxiety, panic attacks, or low mood, and then tests small changes to shift those patterns. CBT is practical and action oriented, useful for managing symptoms of panic, depression, and impulsivity.
Finding the best mix of methods is part of the work. Kimberley will collaborate with each person to decide what techniques to try first based on their goals and day-to-day realities. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Ask about available session types when you sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy schedules, cut commute time, and use shorter check-ins when that suits a person. Licensed professionals often adapt pace and tools so sessions fit practical life demands without promising specific results.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, impulsivity, communication problems, and divorce and separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and testing small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience. That background informs her approach to mood and everyday stressors.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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