- CBT methods
- Narrative work
- Mindfulness tools
About Kimberlyn
Kimberlyn Hastey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Hastey uses a client-centered stance, putting the person's needs and goals at the center of sessions. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift thought and behavior patterns. Narrative ideas are also part of her work, helping people rewrite problem stories and find new meanings in difficult experiences.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clear goals. Clients can expect conversations about what is causing distress now, tests of small changes, and review of what helps between meetings. Mindfulness strategies and brief solution-focused moves are used when they fit the client's aims.
Her caseload has included adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including many who identify as LGBTQ+. She has experience working with survivors of abuse and people dealing with complex emotional issues such as dissociation, guilt, shame, and family of origin problems.
Hastey emphasizes collaboration and respectful listening. She helps people clarify what they want to change, try concrete techniques, and reflect on progress. This practical, story-focused approach is aimed at steady, manageable shifts rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist helps the client set goals and guides conversations based on the client’s priorities. This approach supports work on identity, relationship concerns, and adjusting to major life steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and practicing skills between meetings. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before scheduling, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around college, work, and commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video when preferred, or flexible timing to match a busy schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, narrative work, and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so clients can keep applying skills between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach is client-centered, using cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative methods. Mindfulness and solution-focused moves are used when they match a client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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