Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Kimberly Summerville, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 62386
- NPI
- 1013720390
- Experience
- 5 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Coping with change
About Kimberly
Kimberly Summerville is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Kimberly helps people who are struggling to manage intense feelings and practical life pressures. She speaks English and works from a social work perspective rooted in everyday concerns.
Her approach is direct and practical. She helps clients identify immediate coping strategies for panic, low mood, and overwhelming stress. She also addresses longer-standing concerns such as attachment wounds, abandonment, and post-traumatic stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Sessions cover communication problems, caregiver stress, and financial worries as part of overall functioning.
Kimberly pays attention to patterns that get in the way, like impulsivity, control issues, guilt and shame, or isolation. She works with body image, life purpose, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Conversations blend short-term problem solving with work on deeper emotional themes when needed.
People meet Kimberly to sort practical priorities and make small changes that matter day to day. She uses clear, straightforward language and focuses on what clients can try between sessions. The site notes that she is a Texas LCSW and that she has five years of experience.
To begin, a person follows the online matching steps and schedules a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Kimberly works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life problems and emotional recovery. One common approach she uses is brief coping skills work - teaching specific tools to manage panic, reduce anxiety, and handle intense emotions in the moment. These techniques are useful when immediate relief and better daily functioning are the priority.She also incorporates strategies aimed at processing trauma and attachment wounds. That work looks at patterns that cause shame, abandonment fears, or isolation, and guides people to make gradual changes in relationships and self-view. This approach helps when past experiences continue to affect mood and behavior now.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kimberly will work with clients to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use strategies discussed in session in the context of their everyday routines, which can help turn small changes into steady progress.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, problem-focused approach that combines immediate coping strategies with work on longer-standing emotional patterns. Conversations are intended to be clear and action-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience. That time has included helping people with mood disorders, panic, and relationship-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as TX LCSW, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start 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