- Anger management certification
- Addictions support
- LGBTQ affirmative care
About Kimberly
Kimberly Tope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (LCSW) licensed in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, addictions, and anger. She also supports people facing loneliness, questions about life purpose, workplace strain, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Kimberly focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. She sees clients who are managing mental health alongside alcohol or drug use. She also offers anger management certification for people who need it for court requirements or personal development. Her approach treats the person as the expert in their own story and builds on the strengths they already have.
Sessions tend to include teaching coping strategies, talking through triggers, and making step-by-step plans to handle strong emotions. She works with people on forgiveness and self-acceptance when those issues come up. The work is straightforward and goal-oriented, often mixing problem-solving with emotional processing.
Kimberly has experience serving LGBTQ+ clients and lists that as a focus of her practice. She aims to help people recognize patterns that keep them stuck and then practice new ways of responding. For practical matters she notes that sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Kimberly practices in Texas and conducts work in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach is behavioral skill work, which involves learning concrete ways to notice triggers, slow down, and pick a different response when anger rises. This helps with everyday outbursts and workplace frustration.Another frequent element is relapse prevention style planning for people coping with addictions. That work identifies risky situations, builds alternative routines, and practices steps to reduce substance-related lapses. It pairs well with anger work when emotions and substance use overlap.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Kimberly discusses your goals, what has helped or not helped before, and then tries methods that fit your needs and preferences. She checks in and adapts the plan as you go so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists generally help clients find the session tempo and format that best suit everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with simmering resentment. Anger is listed among her primary concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, focusing on coping strategies, trigger awareness, and step-by-step behavior changes. Conversation and planning are used to reduce repeated flare-ups.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with mental health and substance use concerns. That experience includes work with people managing addiction alongside other symptoms.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the sign-up process.
What steps are required to start working together?
Complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. That begins the intake and scheduling process.