Kim Padula

Kim Padula is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, and the strain of life changes. Kim aims to create a clear plan so clients feel more choice in how they respond to problems.

Her style centers on building from strengths rather than focusing only on deficits. Early sessions look at personal history and key relationships to understand what shaped current patterns. She and the client set concrete goals and outline a plan to reach them.

Kim uses techniques drawn from well-established approaches. Sessions focus on practical tools, accountability, and steady progress rather than only insight. She revisits the plan over time and adjusts it as needs change.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client work as a team. Kim describes therapy outcomes as increased perspective, support, and growth. She keeps language straightforward and focuses on actions people can try between sessions.

Kim studied psychology at Vanderbilt University and completed a Master of Social Work to become a clinician. She practices in Tennessee and works with common life issues such as grief, relationship stress, career concerns, caregiver strain, and mood disorders. English is spoken in sessions and she accepts international clients.

To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts your experiences and goals at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to you, and helps you choose the next steps to try. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, handling relationship concerns, and improving coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on short-term strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It often includes tracking patterns, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between sessions. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time, and the plan will be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find remote sessions help keep momentum between appointments and make it simpler to try new strategies in everyday settings.