Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Kimberly Tope, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 62010
- NPI
- 1801562756
- Experience
- 6 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
- Stress management
- Substance use support
- Anger management
About Kimberly
Kimberly Tope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with six years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and anger. She also supports people navigating LGBTQ+ related matters and mood or panic challenges.
She works with people who struggle with substance use alongside mental health concerns. Sessions often include talking through day-to-day stress, learning ways to manage anxiety and panic, and addressing anger that affects work or relationships. She also offers anger management certification when needed for court or personal goals.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Expect direct conversation about what is happening now and specific steps to try between sessions.
Kimberly has experience helping with isolation, loneliness, and questions of life purpose. She supports self-worth work such as self-love and guidance around social anxiety and phobia. Workplace issues are addressed with concrete strategies to manage stress and interpersonal conflict at work.
Her background includes work with people who have both mental health and substance use concerns. She identifies as a provider who serves the LGBTQ+ community. For first steps, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities and goals.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical tools. Cognitive-based techniques help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative, more balanced thinking. These methods are useful for anxiety, panic, and social phobia by teaching specific ways to respond in stressful moments.Behavioral strategies are used to change patterns that keep problems going. This can include gradual exposure work for panic or social fears and step-by-step planning to reduce substance use and manage cravings. Behavioral work also supports workplace stress management through small, doable changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals, symptoms, and daily life. That process may involve trying a few methods and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions that do not require video, or regular meetings that fit into a lunch break depending on the formats offered.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Additional focuses include loneliness, life purpose, panic, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct. She treats clients as the experts and focuses on concrete steps to manage symptoms and behavior between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people who have mental health and substance use concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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