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Kimberly Corts, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - stress and grief focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Short-term skill building
About Kimberly
Kimberly Corts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, caregiver strain, life transitions, and aging-related concerns. She focuses on short-term work aimed at building skills and solving specific problems over roughly three to six months.
Her approach is collaborative. She blends practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing. She also offers Christian-perspective counseling when requested, but does not use that as her standard approach.
In sessions she emphasizes clear tools and steps. That can mean learning to notice unhelpful thoughts, practicing small behavior changes, or using brief mindfulness exercises to steady difficult moments. The goal is to develop skills people can use between sessions.
Kim works with individual adults on a wide range of concerns including relationships, parenting questions, career stress, depression, bipolar mood management, intimacy-related issues, and trauma or abuse. She also has additional focus on caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, fertility concerns, divorce and separation, and aging or geriatric issues.
She favors problem-focused, time-limited work to help people gain momentum quickly. Sessions combine talking, practical exercises, and homework when helpful. People who want clear steps, concrete practices, and regular check-ins tend to do well with her style.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online sessions can use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans to practice new responses to stress and anxiety.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and choose values-based actions. In remote sessions this can include brief mindfulness practice and exercises to clarify what matters most in daily life.
Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions. Over video or phone the therapist offers questions and summaries to help people clarify goals and next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered methods, or a mix fits best based on their goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week - for example a shorter phone check-in can work during a lunch break and video sessions allow use of worksheets on screen. These practical options help people try structured practices without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, caregiver strain, life transitions, and related issues like relationship or parenting questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses skill-building, brief exercises, and homework to address specific problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a clinical social worker providing counseling to adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN LCSW, based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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