- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Evidence informed
About Kimala
Kimala Flowers is a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of experience helping people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and life transitions. She works with adults on issues like depression, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and relationship struggles. Her tone is straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at parents and individuals who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
She trained in rehabilitation counseling and holds a Master of Science. Over 19 years in the field, she has worked in outpatient community mental health and in residential settings for young people with behavioral concerns. That background gives her experience with crises, mood disorders, substance issues, trauma, and people who struggle with intense emotions.
Kimala uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The focus is on building skills that can be used between sessions to manage symptoms and prevent setbacks.
In sessions she helps people set clear goals, break them into manageable steps, and practice coping strategies. For sleep and rest concerns she works with routines, thought patterns that block sleep, and stressors that keep nights active. Progress is measured in small, practical changes rather than quick fixes.
Her style is collaborative and action-oriented. Clients who want concrete tools, straightforward feedback, and step-by-step plans tend to find this approach helpful.
How these approaches translate to online work
ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills for people who feel overwhelmed by intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT strategies, adding DBT skills for managing strong emotions, or using ACT ideas to reconnect with purpose when life feels off track.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make attending appointments easier to fit into a busy week, allow brief check-ins between longer visits, and let people use exercises at home where daily routines play out. Many clients find virtual sessions helpful for practicing new skills in real-life settings and for keeping momentum when schedules are tight.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, appetite and eating concerns, sleep and rest problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, and work-related stress.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is practical and skills-oriented. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning emotion regulation and coping tools that can be used between visits.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings, including outpatient community mental health and residential treatment for youth.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Master of Science and is an LPC, and she practices in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.