- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Kimberly
Kimberly Qualls is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Mississippi with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Kimberly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people name and work with strong emotions. She also draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when useful. Her work aims to strengthen emotional awareness and day-to-day coping skills.
She has experience leading summer day treatment groups and running therapeutic activities that teach functional living skills. That work included addressing behavioral issues with children aged 3 to 18 and partnering with parents to support change at home and school. Those roles informed her focus on risk and resilience factors across individuals and communities.
Kimberly pays attention to strengths and practical strategies. She helps people build routines, practice new ways of relating, and try small changes that fit their life. Sessions typically include talking through problems, checking progress, and planning concrete next steps.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and incorporates multicultural concerns and financial or career stress when relevant. Kimberly asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and attachment needs. In sessions that use EFT, the therapist guides people to recognize patterns in how they express feelings and to try new ways of connecting and responding. This can help with relationship and intimacy-related issues as well as individual emotional pain.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own concerns and priorities. The therapist listens without pushing solutions and supports the client in deciding which changes to try. This approach is useful for stress, career decisions, self-worth, and adjusting to life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT offers concrete skills such as spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing beliefs, and building different habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and managing anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to pick or blend methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of conversational, skills practice, and homework-style activities that translate well to remote sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama, Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered style that emphasizes practical steps, emotional awareness, and building on strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in clinical and community settings, including leading day treatment groups and parent collaboration.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW and an LICSW and provides services from Mississippi.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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.
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