Dr. Kimberly Austin

Dr. Kimberly Austin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on issues around relationships, parenting, intimacy, and LGBT concerns. She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for people who are nervous or unsure about therapy.

Dr. Austin creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for clients to talk through difficult feelings. She listens for the patterns that get in the way of connection and helps clients name what matters to them. Sessions concentrate on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon or long theory talks.

Her work covers a range of family and relationship matters, including blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and family of origin concerns. She also supports people navigating sexuality and intimacy questions, such as sexual dysfunction, kink and alternative sexual cultures, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and infidelity. Issues related to gender, prejudice, and multicultural identity are also part of her practice.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. Dr. Austin encourages small, doable changes and checks in on progress over time. Her approach aims to help people build more satisfying connections and clearer boundaries.

People considering therapy are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Many clients respond well to practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on communication and problem solving. One common approach uses structured conversations to identify unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of relating; this helps with intimacy issues, infidelity, and commitment concerns. Another approach emphasizes skill building for parents and partners, teaching concrete tools for managing conflict, co-parenting in blended families, and improving everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for phone-only check-ins when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking to ensure they meet your needs.