Kimberley Slown, LCSW

Kimberley Slown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee with 25 years of professional experience supporting adolescents and adults. She brings particular expertise in addressing trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, LGBTQ issues, and depression, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide treatment.

Kimberley creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, tailoring interventions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her work with adolescents and adults focuses on helping clients process difficult experiences, manage symptoms, and strengthen relationships.

Recognizing that the decision to seek help takes courage, Kimberley meets clients where they are and supports them through each step of the therapeutic process. She maintains limited availability, including occasional early mornings, Thursday and Friday afternoons or early evenings, and Sunday late morning to early afternoon, and she looks forward to being part of a client s healing journey.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Kimberley Slown integrates several evidence-based methods into online therapy to address a range of concerns. EMDR is used to help people process traumatic memories by guiding attention while they recall distressing experiences, which can reduce the intensity of those memories and the reactions they trigger. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning, and it is often effective for anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients manage strong feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberley works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals guide this selection to ensure the care aligns with each individual s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from different locations and at varied times. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and access support from licensed therapists when in-person meetings are not practical.