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Kimberley Sterling

Kimberley Sterling, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Trauma and Family concerns

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  • CBT methods
  • EMDR for trauma
  • Solution-focused work

About Kimberley

Kimberley Sterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma. Her practice also addresses family-related concerns, including family of origin issues and communication problems.

Kimberley’s style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens to what matters most and helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and reactions, and finding practical steps to change them.

She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Kimberley also incorporates trauma-focused approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, when past events continue to affect daily life. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set achievable goals and track progress.

In practice she balances direct techniques with space for people to process difficult feelings. That can mean practicing new communication skills, working through attachment concerns, or addressing shame and guilt. She also supports those facing major life changes such as divorce, career shifts, or loss.

Kimberley works with issues that often overlap, like addiction and mood disorders, and she adapts methods to the situation. People who want practical tools, clearer thinking, and a steady collaborator for working through family patterns may find her approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Kimberley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this often involves tracking patterns and practicing skills between sessions. She also works with trauma-focused methods and EMDR to address memories or reactions that continue to cause distress, using steps that gradually reduce the emotional charge of those memories.

Finding which method fits is part of the work. Kimberley will discuss goals and preferences with each person and then recommend approaches to try. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as sessions progress.

The biography notes messaging and live sessions by appointment as contact options, so confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Messaging can provide ongoing tools and brief support between live sessions, while scheduled live time can be used for more intensive work such as processing family of origin issues or practicing new communication skills.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related mood issues.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-focused methods, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented with practical techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography mentions messaging and live sessions by appointment. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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