- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kimberly
Kimberly Tawney is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with three years of experience as a licensed clinician. She works with adults who are dealing with mood disorders, depression, grief, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, and stress. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Before becoming an LCSW-C, Kimberly spent many years supporting people through difficult life events and mental health crises. That prior work shapes how she meets clients now. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions to manage strong feelings and everyday strain.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find reasons to change. In practice this means she listens first, then works with clients to try straightforward coping strategies and thought patterns that can reduce reactivity.
Kimberly addresses anger by helping people notice triggers, name physical and emotional signs, and test small behavior changes. She also works on related issues such as self-esteem, body image, isolation, and communication problems that often make anger worse.
People who prefer direct, practical work tend to fit well with her style. Sessions aim to build simple habits that carry into daily life. To begin, callers follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial visit to set goals and priorities.
How Kimberly’s approaches inform online sessions
Kimberly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can better understand their thoughts and feelings. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that reduce emotional reactivity and mood symptoms.She also draws on mindfulness skills to help people notice bodily sensations and urges without immediately acting on them. These simple awareness practices can help when anger or stress builds quickly. Together these approaches aim to produce practical steps the client can use day to day.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kimberly will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide collaboratively what to try first. That may mean starting with mindfulness exercises, shifting to CBT techniques for thought patterns, or using motivational interviewing to build commitment to change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family obligations, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adjust pacing and homework to match how people live their day-to-day lives and what works best for them.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with grief, bipolar disorder, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients try strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW-C and has three years of experience as a licensed clinician in Maryland, with many earlier years of related work before licensure.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her credential is LCSW-C in Maryland and she practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.