Kimberly Laun

Kimberly Laun is an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience helping people who feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. She describes her work as practical and solution-focused, and she aims to help clients find clear, manageable steps forward. Kimberly often supports people dealing with isolation and social anxiety alongside general stress and mood concerns.

She trained as a social worker after graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2003 and has worked across different levels of mental health care. That background means she draws on many real-world experiences when helping someone make changes. Sessions start by talking about what brought the person to therapy and what they hope to accomplish.

Kimberly uses straightforward, goal-oriented approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then practices small changes that add up. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm strong feelings and improve focus in daily life.

During early meetings she focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan. Together with the client she identifies short-term goals and practical strategies to reach them. The work is paced to fit the person’s needs and comfort level.

Her style is approachable and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people gain clarity and steady progress. People who want concrete tools and steady support often find this approach helpful.

How Kimberly’s approaches work for online sessions

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy and often includes mindfulness practices in sessions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and the steps that lead toward them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and increase focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend ways to proceed. That collaborative conversation helps decide which methods to emphasize and how quickly to move from session to session.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option. Confirm available formats and scheduling details when you sign up so sessions match your needs.