Profile / United States
Kimberley Kershaw, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Mood and anxiety
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centered
- Self-esteem work
About Kimberley
Kimberley Kershaw, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work includes support for communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, panic attacks, and building self-love.
Kimberley focuses on practical conversations about what feels hard right now. She encourages clients to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and action-oriented, with room to talk through feelings and daily challenges.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques. That means she pays attention to both the thoughts that keep problems going and the person’s perspective on those problems. She uses short exercises and discussion to test new habits between sessions.
Over her decade of practice she has worked with a range of mood and anxiety concerns. She aims to help people clarify what they want to change and set manageable steps toward those goals. Progress is measured in small, observable changes rather than promises of quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and Kimberley does not take international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session options. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Kimberley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills - noticing thoughts, testing them, and practicing different actions between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own goals guide the work; it helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and priorities.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what helps most and adjusts plans as people try techniques in everyday life.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when time is tight, avoid being on camera if that’s uncomfortable, or fit sessions into a break at work. These practical benefits help therapy fit into a busy life without changing the focus on measurable steps and new habits.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberley focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, impulsivity, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and self-love.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include short exercises and practical steps to change daily habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns in clinical settings. That experience informs her practical, problem-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California. Her practice is based in California and follows that state license.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription level.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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