Kimberley Smith-Maxwell, LPC

Texas · 16 years in practice

Kimberley Smith-Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 16 years of experience.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 66573 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1093075749 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Kimberley

Kimberley Smith-Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people untangle painful thoughts and move toward a fuller life. Kimberley uses practical strategies to address everyday struggles so clients can take steps that feel manageable.

She often begins by looking at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Kimberley explains ideas plainly and shows simple skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and improve sleep.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral tools and other approaches to help people notice and shift patterns that cause distress. Many clients find the work involves learning short, repeatable techniques for stress and mood, and then practicing them between sessions. Kimberley also talks about attachment and relationships in clear terms so people can see how past experiences shape present reactions.

She uses acceptance-based ideas to help people live by their values even when emotions are difficult. Kimberley is experienced supporting people through trauma and abuse and includes approaches suitable for that work, including EMDR therapy as part of her toolkit. She explains the brain-body connection so clients understand why certain symptoms occur and how skills help change them.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by people in Texas and beyond. Kimberley aims for a warm, straightforward style - practical steps, honest conversation, and steady encouragement to try new ways of coping.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kimberley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Kimberley names

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Online support

Approaches and what online therapy looks like

Kimberley uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skill-focused and often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood management.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which teaches ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. ACT can be useful for people coping with ongoing stress, grief, or life changes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kimberley will work with each person to pick or combine methods that fit their goals, needs, and pace. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is or isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options can help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping progress steady.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Kimberley help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationships, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career transitions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and plainspoken. Sessions focus on learning and practicing skills, understanding thoughts and feelings, and applying changes to daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Kimberley has 16 years working in mental health settings, including clinical roles at hospitals and counseling services and with remote counseling services.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.

Can she work with people outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats does she offer?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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