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 clinical 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 clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by breaking down overwhelming thoughts and feelings into workable steps. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at practical change rather than jargon or fuss.

She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions, to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking.

Background and approach

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to understand how emotions guide relationships and Attachment-Based ideas to make sense of long-standing patterns. Sessions mix explanation, skill practice, and real-life application. Kimberley explains how the brain, body, and emotions interact in plain language so clients can make sense of why they got stuck.

She teaches coping skills and habits clients can use between sessions to manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and other concerns. The work is aimed at steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston-Victoria and many years working in community and clinical settings.

She has supported people around issues such as trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and career stress. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Therapy is delivered in ways that fit a client’s life, with an emphasis on learning, practicing, and applying skills to everyday challenges.

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 that guide online work and what they do

Kimberley uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and name the emotions that drive their behavior, which can be especially useful for relationship patterns and strong emotional reactions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work as well, helping people recognize long-term patterns that shape how they connect with others.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kimberley talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods that feel helpful and adjust the plan over time so the work fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching skills that benefit from seeing facial expressions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or practicing skills between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on goals from different places and schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kimberley help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and many related concerns.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her style is direct and compassionate with a focus on practical skills. Sessions include explanation, skill practice, and applying new habits to daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings and community programs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

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