Kimberly Jones

Compassionate CBT-based counseling for life's challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Kimberly Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, career stress, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses a range of related areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, codependency, domestic violence, and aging-related matters. With 15 years of clinical experience, she has worked across settings that include independent practice and hospital environments, and she has led groups and parenting classes.

Her practice emphasizes practical strategies and evidence-informed methods, centering on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe thoughts and build adaptive responses. Kimberly blends CBT with attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques, and she often uses guided imagery, relaxation exercises, and grounding practices to reduce distress and increase coping.

She offers a relaxed, approachable presence and encourages clients to bring their whole selves to sessions. Kimberly conducts therapy in English and provides services through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for clients within Missouri.

Practical Approaches and Online Support

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and current interpersonal dynamics to help clients build healthier connections and address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and family difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative: Kimberly works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly. She combines structured skill-building with empathic listening so that the therapeutic plan evolves in response to progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed techniques, relaxation practices, guided imagery, and problem-solving work in ways that accommodate different communication styles and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly most often address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is approachable and client-centered, combining practical skills with empathic listening to help clients process emotions and develop coping strategies.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She holds an LPC credential and brings 15 years of professional experience working in independent practice, hospital settings, group work, and parenting classes.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2013023282.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English