Kimberly Tawney

Kimberly Tawney is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. She holds the credential LCSW-C and brings three years of practice as a therapist to her work. Kimberly focuses on helping people facing depression, grief, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. She also pays attention to body image, caregiver stress, and relationship or communication problems.

Kimberly uses straightforward, person-focused care. Sessions tend to center on understanding what matters most to the client and building practical skills to manage emotions and daily stress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new coping strategies.

Her style is collaborative and calm. She works with clients to set clear goals and tests small changes between sessions. Motivational Interviewing shows up when someone needs help finding motivation to shift habits or tackle a difficult change.

The practice pays attention to complex issues like bipolar disorder, trauma, and addictions without minimizing how unsettling they feel. Kimberly aims to help people develop resilience and clearer direction when life feels confusing or overwhelming.

People who reach out can expect plain language, practical tools, and steady support while they sort through emotional pain and life transitions. The focus is on what the client needs now and the next steps that move them toward greater stability and purpose.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and responding to what the person actually needs. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their pace and priorities rather than imposing a rigid plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical and goal oriented, useful for depression, anxiety, and mood shifts where changing thought patterns can ease daily problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and increase emotional awareness. These techniques can be helpful for managing anxiety, rumination, and overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow for brief check-ins, and make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice skills in real life and stay consistent with their therapeutic work.