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Kimberlyn Hastey

Experienced counselor focused on story and practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kimberlyn

Kimberlyn Hastey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She centers the therapy process on each person’s unique story, using client-centered principles to create a collaborative, respectful space where individuals set the pace and goals.

Background and approach

Kimberlyn favors cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches, helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and reframe life narratives to support change and healing.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and compassion fatigue, along with additional focuses such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, and gender dysphoria. Kimberlyn has experience with clients from diverse backgrounds and appreciates the variety of experiences people bring to therapy.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions from Texas, communicating in English. Therapy with Kimberlyn typically emphasizes practical skills, thoughtful reflection, and the client’s own values as guideposts for progress.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability, after which therapeutic goals and approaches are shaped together.

How Kimberlyn’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients set goals and feel respected throughout the process. This approach supports issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns by honoring the client’s values and pacing.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and structured reflection. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives, helping to re-author those narratives in ways that open up new possibilities and reduce the influence of limiting patterns. This can be useful for trauma, identity concerns, and feelings of emptiness or stuckness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be collaborative; the therapist will discuss options, adapt methods to a client’s needs and preferences, and blend techniques when appropriate to create a tailored plan. Clients are invited to share feedback so the strategies remain useful and aligned with their goals.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These formats allow ongoing therapeutic momentum, regular check-ins, and practical skill work between sessions while supporting access for international clients and those with varied lifestyle constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kimberlyn address in therapy?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, as well as many additional focus areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques, using practical strategies alongside exploration of personal stories and values to support change.
What level of clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in counseling settings and has supported people through a variety of individual and group formats.
Where is Kimberlyn licensed and practicing?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from Texas with the license number TX LPC 70671 listed in her profile.
Can sessions be scheduled from outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the U.S.
What session formats are offered?
She provides multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and rates depend on those factors.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English