about

I’m so glad you’re here

and I look forward to walking alongside you on your healing journey. Get to know me a little better by reading about my story below.

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the story behind my journey into mental health

Creative turned therapist

Prior to becoming a licensed therapist, I worked as a graphic designer and social media manager in the marketing department of a large church. I focused on trends and attracting a younger audience due to a shrinking and aging congregation. That meant I spent a considerable amount of time amongst the congregation’s teens and young adults documenting their experiences. The more time I spent with these groups, the more I saw their need for authentic, non-judgmental care that addressed their mental health needs. This motivated me to enroll in graduate school and earn a master’s in psychology. To serve my community in a greater capacity, I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Psychology to become a licensed psychologist.

My Experience

I have experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, and community mental health. I have worked with children and adults from 3 to 60+ years old with various presenting issues. I especially enjoy working with minority women, teens, and LGBTQ+ folx.

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Bachelors of Art // Clark Atlanta University [2010]

  • Masters of Science in Psychology // Our Lady of the Lake University

  • Doctor of Psychology in Psychology // Our Lady of the Lake University

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    Check out my Psychology Today profile here.

Kimberly Hawthorne, M.S., LMFT-A

hey, i’m Kimberly (she/her)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

let’s Uncover your strengths and overcome the hurdles.

I specialize in working with working women, women in college and teens girls on their journey to self-discovery and well-being. My approach integrates strengths-based therapies with a social justice perspective, addressing challenges such as identity struggles, anger expression, stress, anxiety, life transitions, and past traumas.

core values

Values inform our intentions and guide our actions.

authenticity

compassion

community

self-efficacy

A bit more about me

  • Fact 01

    I’m a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). I love Black Panther’s Dora Milaje Warriors; the Moon Girl series is adorable, and Loki has the best storyline in the entire MCU.

  • Fact 02

    I mainly listen to R&B, neo-soul, dancehall/reggae, hip-hop, and gospel from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Basically, I have the music taste of your favorite auntie! 😎

  • Fact 03

    I’m a multi-passionate creative. I can sew, illustrate, and make wood signs and jewelry.

  • Fact 04

    Hobbies: Practicing piano. I also own a bass guitar but haven’t practiced in years. I roller skate periodically and make sewing patterns for myself. If that weren’t enough, I’d love to get into some DJing.

  • Kimberly Hawthorne LMFTA Texas Therapist

    FACT 05

    I'm also a first-generation Jamaican-American who can cook some pretty good curry chicken and salt fish.

  • FACT 06

    As a former army brat, I have lived on each coast of the United States and Germany.

“ I AM THE HERO OF MY STORY.”

Let’s uncover your values, leverage your strengths, and use what you have to navigate life’s challenges while nurturing your personal growth on this healing journey.

strengths-based THERAPY approaches I USE:

solution-focused brief therapy

Solution-focused brief therapy is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and building on clients' strengths to help them achieve specific, tangible solutions to their problems. It focuses on the present and future and highlights helpful personal skills.

narrative therapy

Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that views individuals as storytellers, helping them reframe and reconstruct their personal narratives to promote positive change. It emphasizes the importance of language in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our experiences.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

  • BIPOC Brainspotting Training , Phase 1

  • Eye Movement Desentitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Brief Motivational Interviewing Training with UT Health Science Center San Antonio