Kimberly Hairston, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kimberly!

I provide individual therapy to adults, helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. Whether you're facing relationship struggles, grief, career stress, or anxiety, I'm here to support your journey toward healing and growth.

My focus

I work with adults navigating relationship issues, grief and loss, career difficulties, depression, and anxiety. I'm passionate about supporting women with postpartum challenges and new parents adjusting to family life. I also have experience with foster care and adoption.

My approach

My approach is strength-based and solution-focused. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths to overcome challenges. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, I support and empower your courage to seek help.

My communication style

I value being a good listener. My style involves reflecting what you share so you can hear your own voice. I validate feelings and normalize experiences. I'm honest and direct, and I welcome feedback on what communication works best for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was mentored by a relative who was an excellent therapist, which inspired me to pursue this work. I'm passionate about being part of someone's healing, growth, and change, and find it deeply rewarding.

My goals for you

I focus on developing solutions to meet your goals collaboratively. We establish a long-term goal, then break it into specific, measurable, attainable steps. Each session, we review progress and adjust as needed to ensure therapy targets what matters most to you.

Our first session

We'll spend time understanding your desired outcomes and what brings you to therapy. I'll gather information about your history and discuss treatment options so you can make an informed decision. If we agree, we'll set goals and begin therapy. I also assign practice skills between sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Older Adults and Families from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kimberly Hairston