Kimberly Averett, LCSW - Therapist in Mississippi

About Kimberly

Kimberly Averett is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades in the field. She practices in Mississippi and brings practical, steady support for people facing family and parenting concerns as well as related life stressors. She focuses on listening first and helping clients find clear next steps.

Her approach is calm and direct. Sessions are a space to talk without judgment and to sort through the problems that feel overwhelming right now.

Background and approach

She helps people identify small changes that can ease daily stress and improve family interactions. Kimberly uses several well-established methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s own goals and pace. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships to find new possibilities. She has worked with issues such as addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, relationship strain, and LGBT-related concerns.

Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders. With 23 years of experience and the LCSW credential, Kimberly aims to make therapy practical and useful. She supports clients who want clearer communication, better coping skills, and steadier family routines.

The work in sessions centers on what matters most to each person. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The therapist uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing small behaviors to reduce stress and improve mood. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own goals and pace, offering empathy and support while clients decide what changes feel right.

She also draws on Narrative Therapy when useful, which examines the personal stories people tell about themselves and their families. Rewriting those narratives can open up different choices and reduce blame or shame related to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try one approach or blend techniques based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy family lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions and text options provide flexibility for caregivers or those with unpredictable schedules. Live chat and messaging can be used for brief check-ins and between-session support. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Kimberly works with a broad range of issues, including addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship problems, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening without judgment, practical steps, and helping clients set goals that fit their lives.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 23 years of professional experience supporting people through family and personal challenges.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCSW credential. Her documented licence details are MS LCSW 8898 and TX LCSW 112284, and she practices in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.

How do costs and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 23 years
Licensed: Mississippi, Texas, California
Languages: English

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