Dr. Kimberly Austin, LPC

Dr. Kimberly Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, LGBT matters, intimacy-related challenges, and parenting, while also addressing a wide range of related issues such as infidelity, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and sexual concerns. Her work includes attention to blended family dynamics, fatherhood and fertility issues, veteran and armed forces experiences, and multicultural or prejudice-related stressors.

Dr. Austin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients explore patterns, build skills, and clarify values. She aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly, and where people can take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach is supportive and empowerment-focused, partnering with individuals, couples, and families to identify meaningful change and practical next steps.

Accepting international clients and offering a range of remote session formats, Dr. Austin combines two decades of experience with an emphasis on respect for diverse sexual and relationship identities, helping clients navigate complex personal and interpersonal concerns.

Relational and Evidence-Based Care Delivered Online

Dr. Kimberly Austin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-based interventions focused on communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. These practical approaches help individuals and couples build tools to manage conflict, improve intimacy, and handle stressors related to parenting, blended families, or fertility concerns.

She also applies relational and family-focused methods that explore interaction patterns, roles, and the influence of family of origin on present relationships. These methods are useful for addressing infidelity, commitment questions, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and other intimacy-related issues. Dr. Austin works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best fit their situation and goals, adjusting strategies as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Austin offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care across different time zones and life demands, and to continue progress whether working from home, traveling, or balancing family and work responsibilities.