Kimberley Slown, LCSW
Compassionate practical care for life transitions
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- Attachment focus
- Trauma-informed methods
- Skills-based work
About Kimberley
Kimberley Slown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee with 25 years of experience. She uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns. Kimberley works with both adolescents and adults and aims to create a space where people can speak honestly without fear of judgment.
Her clinical approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy with cognitive and behavioral tools. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when that fits a client's needs.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and Client-Centered Therapy principles that keep the person's goals at the center of sessions. Sessions focus on concrete skills, short-term problem solving, and gradual change rather than vague labels. Kimberley helps people address relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions including midlife changes.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of issues such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related concerns. She tailors strategies to the person in front of her and adjusts the pace to match comfort and readiness.
To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Her clinical approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy with cognitive and behavioral tools. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when that fits a client's needs.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and Client-Centered Therapy principles that keep the person's goals at the center of sessions. Sessions focus on concrete skills, short-term problem solving, and gradual change rather than vague labels. Kimberley helps people address relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions including midlife changes.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of issues such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related concerns. She tailors strategies to the person in front of her and adjusts the pace to match comfort and readiness.
To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How Kimberley’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and reactions. Online sessions using attachment-informed ideas can help people notice patterns in current relationships and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. In remote sessions, CBT can include tracking moods, practicing new behaviors between meetings, and reviewing short exercises together to change thinking and habits.
EMDR is an approach used for processing traumatic memories when it fits a person’s needs. In an online context it can be adapted to guide bilateral stimulation while the therapist helps the person process memories and reduce their intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberley will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and pace. That plan can change as progress is made and needs shift.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to attend from different locations, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can use online visits to teach skills, review exercises, and track progress without requiring extra travel.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and midlife changes among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical skill building using CBT, DBT skills, and attachment-informed approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working across a wide range of mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.