- Strengths-based focus
- Actionable steps
- Collaborative process
About Kimberly
Kimberly Qualls is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She uses a client-centered approach to build strong rapport and help clients find practical steps forward. Kimberly emphasizes strengths and works collaboratively with each person to set realistic goals.
Kimberly brings nine years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Mississippi. She has worked with diverse concerns including ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and codependency. Her background includes supporting people affected by domestic violence, infidelity, narcissistic dynamics, panic attacks, and self-harm concerns.
Her approach is grounded in listening first and tailoring interventions to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses Emotionally-Focused techniques to strengthen emotional awareness and connection, along with mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
Earlier in her career Kimberly led summer day treatment groups and ran activities to teach functional living skills for children ages 3 to 18. That work helped her learn to spot risk and resiliency factors across individuals, schools, and communities. It also gave her practical experience working alongside parents.
Sessions focus on small, actionable steps and honest conversation. Kimberly aims to help people change one habit at a time and build on successes. She encourages anyone ready to explore next steps to begin the matching and scheduling process.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist reflects concerns, validates feelings, and helps clients set goals that matter to them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It breaks concerns into manageable parts and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, useful for panic, stress, and mood issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will work with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals and preferences. Clients are invited to share feedback so sessions can shift if something is not working.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. It also supports shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that is preferable. Ask about scheduling and format details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama, Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and depression, and also addresses ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, emphasizing strengths, clear goals, and practical steps. She listens first and then adapts methods to meet each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
Kimberly has nine years of experience in social work and clinical practice, including running day treatment groups and teaching functional living skills to children ages 3 to 18.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds MI LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and AL LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) credentials and practices in Mississippi.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm details and scheduling when you begin the intake process.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kimberly?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.