Kimberly Harshaw , LCMHC

Kimberly Harshaw is a licensed mental health professional with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. She holds the LCMHC credential, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and she brings seven years of clinical experience to her work.

She has provided care to people across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and most often serves clients aged 18 and older who are managing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship challenges, and adjustments to loss. Kimberly has also developed a special interest in pain management and offers support to individuals coping with chronic physical pain alongside mental health concerns.

Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Schema Informed Therapy. She draws from these evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment that addresses symptoms, long-standing patterns, and skills for managing intense emotions. In practice she combines techniques to help clients find relief from both emotional and chronic pain experiences.

Kimberly approaches therapy with empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. She emphasizes hope and meets clients where they are in their journey, collaborating with them to set goals and build coping strategies. Asking for help can be difficult, and she aims to walk alongside people who choose to reach out for support.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques that teach skills for regulating strong emotions, managing stress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. When long-standing patterns of thinking and relating are present, she applies Schema Informed Therapy to explore early life themes that influence current relationships and self-esteem and to help reshape those patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors a plan that may draw from one or more of these methods. She guides clients in selecting strategies that fit their situation and adapts interventions as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kimberly is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend consistent sessions, practice new skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver these evidence-based approaches effectively through remote formats, helping clients move toward their goals from the setting that works best for them.