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Kimberly Qualls, LMSW, LICSW
Mississippi
LICSW in Mississippi - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and habits
- Client-centered conversation
- Skills and goal focused
About Kimberly
Kimberly Qualls is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Mississippi with nine years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a broad range of related concerns including ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, and career or money worries. Kimberly uses practical approaches to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
She prefers straightforward sessions that focus on skills and clear goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternatives. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the client.
Her background includes leading summer day treatment groups and activities aimed at teaching living skills and addressing behavioral issues for children ages 3 to 18. That work involved regular contact with parents and caregivers to coordinate strategies for home and school. These experiences inform her practical focus on tasks and teachable skills.
Kimberly pays attention to risk and resilience factors across individuals, peer groups, schools, and communities. She aims to build clear strategies for intervention rather than relying on jargon. Sessions commonly include active problem solving and homework activities to reinforce what was practiced.
People can expect a steady, skills-focused approach that balances emotion-focused work with concrete steps. She helps people break down patterns into manageable actions and then tracks progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kimberly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in a practical way. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small experiments and homework. Client-centered work keeps the agenda driven by the client's concerns and priorities so sessions address what feels most important in day-to-day life.She may also use elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to map strong emotional responses and help people practice different ways of relating during difficult moments. Together, these approaches aim to pair emotional understanding with concrete skills work rather than only talking about feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided collaboratively. The therapist reviews goals, tries methods, and adjusts based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist check in about progress and change strategies if something is not working.
The biography does not list which remote session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals can suggest practical ways to structure sessions so they fit routine life and keep therapeutic work active outside the appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama, Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and career or money problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test alternatives, and practice new responses through short exercises and homework.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience and has run summer day treatment groups focused on functional living skills and behavioral work with children and their parents.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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