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Kimberly Corts

Kimberly Corts

LCSW

Tennessee

Practical short-term therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Tennessee / 7837
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Goal-focused
    • Calm and approachable
    • Skill building

    About Kimberly

    Kimberly Corts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 22 years of experience. She practices in Tennessee and focuses on short-term therapy for skill-building and problem-solving. Kimberly emphasizes a collaborative relationship that blends her clinical knowledge with each person's values and priorities.

    She commonly helps people who are coping with caregiver stress, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Aging and geriatric issues are a frequent focus, as are chronic illness, chronic pain, and caregiver concerns. She also addresses relationship strain, parenting challenges, and career or life-purpose questions.

    Kimberly uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to help people set goals and try new strategies. Sessions tend to be goal-focused and time-limited, often planned for three to six months to build skills and solve specific problems.

    She can include faith perspectives when requested, but that is not her default approach. Kimberly aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people feel respected, supported, and sometimes challenged. Humor is used when it fits the moment.

    Clients can expect a mix of listening, gentle feedback, and concrete tools to practice between meetings. The work is collaborative: the therapist brings methods and experience, and the person brings their life, values, and goals. This shared process guides each plan of care.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

    Kimberly integrates several evidence-based methods into her work and can use them in an online setting. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment one step at a time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action while learning to notice difficult thoughts without letting them block progress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to test and change them.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kimberly works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as needs evolve. The therapeutic relationship and clear goals guide which techniques are used.

    Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce the need for time away from work. Many people find that practical tools, structured exercises, and regular practice translate well to remote sessions when paired with clear goals and follow-up tasks.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFertility issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

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

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, career questions, life transitions, and related challenges.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skill-building, problem-solving, and setting workable goals over a short-term period.

    How long has she practiced?

    She brings 22 years of clinical experience working across a range of issues, including aging and caregiver stress.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to people located within the United States.

    Which session formats does she offer?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Session cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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