Kimberley Slown , LCSW

Kimberley Slown is licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings 24 years of professional work experience to her practice. She specializes in helping people navigate trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, and depression, drawing on evidence-based methods such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

She works with both adolescent and adult clients to clarify goals, develop practical coping strategies, and foster healing within a nonjudgmental space. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, encouraging clients to explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Many clients seek her support for trauma recovery, mood concerns, relationship and identity issues, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Taking the first step toward therapy is acknowledged as a courageous choice. Kimberley aims to be a steady partner in that process and looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward greater balance and resilience. Her current availability is limited to occasional early mornings, Thursday and Friday afternoon and early evenings, and Sunday late morning and early afternoon.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberley integrates approaches that fit the needs of each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional intensity tied to those experiences by using structured processing techniques. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses, supporting work on intimacy, abandonment, and family dynamics.

Choosing the most effective approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so care aligns with evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home, and integrate sessions into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.