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Kimberley Hardy

Compassionate, practical support for mood and life transitions

LPC, LPCC Virginia

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Kimberley

Kimberley Hardy is a licensed counselor practicing in Virginia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical tools for coping with mood challenges, panic, compassion fatigue, and relationship concerns while also attending to issues like self-esteem, forgiveness, guilt, and isolation. Kimberley blends empathy with structured interventions to support clients as they navigate difficult emotional moments and seek clearer direction.

With 15 years of clinical experience, Kimberley draws on client-centered principles and evidence-informed methods to create a welcoming, strengths-based environment. She pays particular attention to women's issues and life purpose, guiding clients toward greater self-love, improved communication, and renewed meaning.

Her practice aims to help individuals build resilience, reduce distress, and find more effective ways to relate to themselves and others through tailored therapeutic work.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online access



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them while clarifying values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for stress, life transitions, and chronic emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy places emphasis on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own capacity for growth to foster self-understanding and self-compassion.

Choosing the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kimberley will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to find what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy weeks and to access consistent support while working through stress, mood concerns, relationship issues, and life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and life transitions including midlife or shifts in purpose.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach combines client-centered empathy with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to promote practical skills and self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience providing counseling and support for a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials with details DC LPC PRC200001671 and OH LPCC E.0900521-SUPV, and she practices in Virginia.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is pricing structured for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English