Kimberley Smith-Maxwell , LPC

Kimberley Smith-Maxwell offers compassionate, pragmatic support for people who find themselves stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps individuals gain insight, build courage, and make life changes that lead to a fuller, more rewarding life. Kimberley emphasizes the uniqueness and strengths of each person, reminding them that they have gifts and talents yet to be realized.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - Kimberley draws heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that shape day-to-day functioning. She views negative thinking patterns as common obstacles that can affect well-being, relationships, work, and one’s sense of purpose. Kimberley uses evidence-informed cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify and shift those patterns so they can move toward meaningful goals.

She also prioritizes clear, science-based explanations about how the brain, body, and emotions interact, offering straightforward psychoeducation as clients learn and practice coping skills. That practical framing helps people understand why they became stuck and how to apply new skills to real life.

Kimberley has worked in the mental health field for over 14 years and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The University of Houston-Victoria. Her professional background includes roles with the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Psychological Division, Texana Center, Baylor College of Medicine, the platform, Faithful Counseling, Teladoc, and Amwell. She encourages people of any age to pursue their goals and uncover parts of themselves that may have been covered by past hardship.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps people address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching concrete skills for managing thinking and behavior.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance-based strategies with values-driven action. It helps people make room for difficult emotions while committing to practical steps that align with what matters most, which can be useful for coping with life changes and persistent worry.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns in relationships and emotional responses. It can help people explore connection and trust issues, repair relationship difficulties, and build more secure ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kimberley works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques and priorities to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions occur - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations.