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Kimberly Averett, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions support
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About Kimberly
Kimberly Averett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 23 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and stress. Kimberly also addresses issues around self-esteem, eating struggles, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
She uses clear, goal-oriented work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often look at immediate problems and small changes that can reduce distress. Kimberly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when appropriate to spot thinking patterns and try alternative responses.
Her approach also includes client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own aims and Narrative Therapy techniques that look at the stories people tell about themselves. Solution-focused steps are used for concrete short-term goals, and trauma-focused methods are applied when past hurt affects daily life.
Kimberly has worked across a range of concerns, including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, blended family issues, and end-of-life matters. She helps people address family of origin problems and control issues as well as substance and eating-related concerns.
Sessions are practical and work-oriented. Kimberly helps people set small, doable steps and tracks progress over time. The first conversation usually clarifies immediate goals and what a useful next step looks like.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits; this approach focuses on practical exercises and behavioral experiments that translate well to remote sessions. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which centers the person's goals and priorities, encouraging the therapist to listen and respond to what matters most. Narrative Therapy is used to examine personal stories and consider alternative narratives that reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time and adjusted based on what is helping.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format and scheduling during the first matching steps so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, plus stress and self-esteem issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her work is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps to change thinking and behavior and address immediate problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience as an LCSW working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within her licensed region.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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