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Calm, practical support for anxiety and trauma

Kimberly Mullaney, MD, LCPC

28 years in practice · based in Maryland · sessions in English · online only

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Mullaney helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and attention or concentration problems. She draws on 28 years of experience and meets people where they are. Her approach is respectful and compassionate.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage up front. In sessions she listens first, then works with each person to build a simple plan that fits their life.

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Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical skills that reduce panic, lift low mood, ease anxious thoughts, and improve focus. For eating and body-image concerns the work includes examining habits and gently changing daily routines. Kimberly tailors pacing and goals to each person.

She pays attention to how past hurts still affect day-to-day choices, especially with post-traumatic stress, abandonment issues, guilt, or shame. She also helps people manage caregiver stress, divorce-related strain, and questions about life purpose. Her style is direct and compassionate.

She aims to make sessions useful from the first visit, with clear steps to practice between meetings. Over time the focus shifts toward lasting changes in behavior and thinking. Kimberly holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC.

She practices in Maryland and offers a range of session formats to fit different schedules.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Kimberly uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing and grounding strategies, gradual exposure to feared situations, and steps to interrupt runaway thoughts. This kind of work helps when worry or panic get in the way of daily life.

She also works with methods that address mood and trauma by looking at how past events shape current patterns. That work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing different ways to respond, and building routines that support steadier mood and better sleep. For eating and body-image concerns the approach combines behavior changes and self-compassion exercises to shift habits over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full-session conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging work well for quick check-ins or short skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to stay consistent with care.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kimberly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and ADHD-related focus difficulties. Additional areas include body image, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and panic symptoms.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and compassionate, with a focus on practical steps people can use between sessions. She listens first and tailors pacing and goals to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 28 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, trauma, and attention concerns.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and practices as an LCPC in Maryland.

Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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