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- ACT methods
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About Kimberley
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Virginia with 15 years of experience, Kimberley Hardy focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. She helps people who are dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and the strain of major life changes. Kimberley also addresses self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues commonly experienced by women.
Kimberley uses practical, evidence-informed tools to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, client-centered work, and solution-focused methods. Sessions center on clear goals, skills practice, and short-term strategies alongside deeper personal work.
In sessions she prioritizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, try concrete exercises, and set steps to reduce distress between meetings. She pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
Kimberley has worked in clinical settings for a decade and a half. That experience includes supporting people through midlife shifts, questions about life purpose, relationship stress, and recovery from mood episodes. She uses methods that aim to build coping skills, reduce panic, and strengthen self-love.
People who choose her often want a therapist who combines goal-focused work with space for processing emotions. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify goals and the plan for therapy.
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How her approaches shape remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kimberley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Early sessions typically clarify priorities, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use mindfulness or exposure exercises in real-life settings between sessions. Licensed professionals often combine skill practice, homework, and focused conversation to make remote sessions practical and actionable.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, and life transitions. Additional focuses include self-esteem, compassion fatigue, communication problems, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends goal-focused techniques and person-centered conversation. Sessions include skills practice, problem-solving, and space to process emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing mood disorders and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the intake process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.