- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Kimberly
Kimberly Fowler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to make parents feel heard and supported.
She uses straightforward conversations to help parents sort priorities and calm high-stress moments. Sessions include practical tools for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and improving communication at home.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness practices to build everyday coping skills. Kimberly also brings trauma-focused care when past hurts get in the way of parenting or relationships. That work moves at a pace set by each person and emphasizes safety and stabilization before deeper processing.
She centers each session on the client’s goals and values. Her style is respectful of cultural identity and life context. She helps people who are navigating divorce, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fatherhood questions, or polyamorous arrangements find clearer ways to solve problems.
Kimberly encourages practical change that fits into busy family routines. Based in Tennessee, Kimberly offers sessions in English and uses multiple formats to meet different needs. She invites parents to start with a short intake to identify goals, then build steps that feel manageable and realistic.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kimberly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberly lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for parenting, trauma, and everyday stress
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person seeking help. It starts by listening to what matters most and shaping goals around those priorities. This approach helps parents feel understood and steers sessions toward practical changes that match their values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. That can be useful for managing stress, depression, and relationship patterns that affect family life.
Trauma-focused therapy focuses on safety, stabilization, and pacing before working through painful memories. It helps when past abuse or setbacks influence present parenting or relationships, and it emphasizes moving forward at a comfortable rate.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful during early sessions. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what is working and what is not.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversational work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent support while juggling family responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What parenting and family concerns does she address?
She supports parents facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family conflict, grief, addictions, and issues like blended family adjustments and fatherhood questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with straightforward conversation. She focuses on respect and practical steps that fit into daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, and family conflict.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Tennessee LCSW credential and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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