Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Kimberly Walker, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Kimberly Walker, MSW, LMSW
Specializes In:
Kimberly D. Walker is dedicated to supporting her clients through a compassionate, humanistic approach, working side by side with individuals on their unique journeys toward healing and growth. Serving clients across Tennessee, she specializes in offering therapy to adults and seniors, tailoring her approach to meet each client where they are. With expertise in PTSD and trauma, she brings a particularly valuable perspective to Veterans and First Responders, drawing from her own experience as a Veteran. Kimberly utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-based therapy, and Motivational therapies, empowering her clients to achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Kimberly is particularly passionate about working with individuals dealing with PTSD, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by Veterans and First Responders. Her background as a Veteran allows her to offer a deep, personal understanding of the complexities surrounding trauma, making her a trusted resource for those seeking care in this area.
In addition to trauma, she helps clients navigate issues related to anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions, providing a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions and find strategies to cope with life’s difficulties. In her practice, Kimberly incorporates various therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Christian counseling, and family therapy. She also provides couples and marital counseling, focusing on improving communication and resolving relationship conflicts. Kimberly offers additional services like individual therapy and family therapy, helping clients address a broad range of mental health concerns, including women’s issues, men’s issues, and somatoform disorders. When she’s not working with clients, Kimberly enjoys staying active in her community, particularly with organizations that focus on Veterans and their families. Outside of work, she spends time with her family and two dogs and engages in hobbies such as fitness, cooking, dancing, and watching football.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-64
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-64
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-64
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bullying or harassment
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Family conflict
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anger issues
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kimberly Walker. You can also call 865-281-1408 to have someone assist you.
Kimberly Walker generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 865-281-1408 to find out Kimberly Walker's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kimberly Walker:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 865-281-1408 to see how we can help.
Kimberly Walker is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kimberly Walker works at:
Yes, Kimberly Walker does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kimberly Walker is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: