Kimberley Smith-Maxwell , LPC

Kimberley Smith-Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people move past the thoughts and patterns that hold them back. With 16 years of experience in the mental health field, she emphasizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can undermine well-being, relationships, and career goals. Kimberley explains therapeutic concepts in clear, accessible terms so clients understand what is happening in their brain, body, and emotions as they learn practical coping skills.

She aims to provide objective, compassionate, and professional guidance that encourages insight and the courage to make meaningful changes. Kimberley seeks to help each person recognize their unique strengths and untapped gifts, and to uncover parts of themselves that may have been covered by life s misfortunes. Her work supports individuals across many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Kimberley earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston-Victoria and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Psychological Division, Texana Center, Baylor College of Medicine, the platform, Faithful Counseling, Teladoc, and Amwell. She believes it is never too late to pursue one s goals and is committed to helping people discover purpose and possibility in their lives.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Kimberley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her approach - it teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying values and building committed action toward a more meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses relational patterns rooted in early bonds and can help clients improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation within relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques from these methods to create a tailored plan that fits each person s circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support without travel time, which makes it easier for clients to maintain momentum in therapy while balancing work, family, and other commitments.