Kimberly Rickels
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience both as a therapist and as a Clinical Director working in residential rehab., inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies supporting adults as they navigate life’s challenges, heal from trauma and grief, and work toward greater emotional well-being. At the heart of my work is a deep belief that every person carries strengths, resilience, and the capacity for meaningful change—even during the most difficult seasons of life.
A truly non-judgmental seasoned clinician with long standing experience in many therapeutic settings that have allowed me to understand what assists patients best with healing.
First session
Telehealth Only Whether you are seeking support for long-standing concerns or navigating a current life transition, therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope. You do not have to do this alone.
Strengths
A truly non-judgmental seasoned clinician with long standing experience in many therapeutic settings that have allowed me to understand what assists patients best with healing.
Ideal clients
Adults seeking support can expect a genuine, respectful, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where they feel heard, valued, and understood. I provide a calm, compassionate space that is client-centered and collaborative, allowing growth and movement at your own pace while focusing on goals that are meaningful to you.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Certified in DBT and as a therapist and Clinical Director of inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies I have utilized this this therapeutic modality along with many other therapeutic modalities.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist and Clinical Director of inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies I have utilized this this therapeutic modality along with many other therapeutic modalities.
Trauma-Informed Care
As a therapist and Clinical Director of inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies I have utilized this this therapeutic modality along with many other therapeutic modalities.
Strength-Based
As a therapist and Clinical Director of inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies I have utilized this this therapeutic modality along with many other therapeutic modalities.
Motivational Interviewing
As a therapist and Clinical Director in agencies that treated both co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues this therapeutic modality was used often. Working and leading teams in rehab, inpatient hospital, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient agencies I have utilized this this therapeutic modality along with many other therapeutic modalities.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- TennesseeLicense 5646