Kimberley Smith-Maxwell, LPC

Kimberley Smith-Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 16 years of experience. She uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people untangle the thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Kimberley speaks plain language and aims to make therapy feel manageable for people who are overwhelmed.

She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change negative thinking patterns. Kimberley also borrows from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to fit the needs of each person. Her approach is practical: learn what’s keeping you stuck, practice new skills, and track small changes over time.

Kimberley explains the brain-feelings-body connection in simple terms so clients can understand why certain reactions happen. She focuses on skill building for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, grief, and career stress.

Her background includes work in juvenile probation psychological services, community mental health centers, and medical settings. That mix of settings has shaped a calm, direct style that aims to make therapy useful from the start. Kimberley accepts clients from outside the U.S. and offers sessions in English.

Practical matters are part of her process. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Kimberley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that reflect those values.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then shape a plan together. She adapts techniques from attachment-based and DBT-influenced strategies when those fit a person’s needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls recreate a conversational session and allow visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good lower-bandwidth option or a quick check-in during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share updates or practice skills between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping focus on skill-building and progress.