- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- LGBT focus
About Kimberly
Kimberly Tope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and issues related to LGBTQ identity. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
She helps people who struggle with panic attacks, mood problems, and feelings of isolation. Sessions often include talking through life adjustments and workplace stress. She also offers anger management certification for those who need it for court or personal reasons.
Kimberly emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and builds on their existing strengths. In practice she guides practical steps for coping, reducing distress, and managing urges tied to substance use. Conversations are direct and goal-focused, with attention to concrete strategies that can be used between sessions.
Her background includes work with individuals who experience mental health concerns alongside alcohol or drug use. She states an ongoing commitment to serving LGBTQ people. Kimberly combines six years of experience with an LCSW credential to support people through everyday challenges and more acute episodes of anxiety or mood disturbance.
To start, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session. She asks people to complete a brief questionnaire before that first meeting so sessions can begin with clear goals.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Many people who struggle with social anxiety, panic, or persistent worry find it helpful to learn specific techniques they can practice. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. This approach helps people reduce avoidance and gain confidence in social situations.Behavioral techniques such as exposure exercises involve gradually confronting feared situations in manageable steps. These exercises are useful for phobias and social anxiety because they target the patterns that keep fear going. They are paired with practical coping skills to manage physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or panic.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust methods as progress is made. The therapist-client relationship is used to test what works and what needs changing so sessions can stay focused on real-life improvements.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling steps are used to set up a first session. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit more easily around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the available session formats with Kimberly before you schedule to match practical needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and related concerns such as social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, emphasizing concrete steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a clinician working with mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.