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Online therapist

Kimberly Qualls

Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMSW, LICSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Qualls is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and challenges like ADHD, addictions, and grief. She focuses on practical steps and steady support to help people move forward. Kimberly uses a warm, client-centered style and builds trust quickly to make conversations feel manageable.

Her background includes nine years of clinical work in Mississippi as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Background and approach

Over that time she has helped people notice strengths, set achievable goals, and try new ways of handling difficult moments. In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses emotionally focused strategies to clarify what matters in close relationships.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added tools when they match a person's needs. Kimberly aims for straightforward conversations and concrete tools. She listens first, then helps plan small, realistic steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her work emphasizes collaboration. Plan, experiment, and adjust together so progress fits each person's life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, asks questions to clarify needs, and helps set goals that fit daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Online CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and practical tools that can be used between sessions to track progress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on what happens in close relationships and helping people express needs more clearly. Over video or phone it can support work on communication, emotional safety, and repairing misunderstandings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and together they will decide which methods to try first and when to adjust the plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, follow up between appointments, and keep progress moving forward without large disruptions to daily life.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship concerns, grief, ADHD, addictions, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first, identifying strengths, and working together on small, achievable steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in Mississippi and has supported people through a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Mississippi. License details include MI LMSW 6801115319 and AL LICSW 5537C as provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time as described in her profile.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama, Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English

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