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Kimberly Eerkes

LCSW

Kimberly Eerkes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has called Austin home for more than 30 years. Though she lived a nomadic lifestyle early on, Austin became her anchor after earning her Master’s degree from the University of Texas. Over three decades later, she’s still surprised—and grateful—that she’s rooted here, supporting her community in countless ways.


Professional Experience

Kimberly has dedicated over a decade to working with preteens, teens, and families in the public school system, helping them navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and difficult life events. She has also provided counseling across both the public and private sectors, supporting individuals through challenges such as grief, relationship struggles, work stress, substance use, and other mental health concerns.

Her clinical toolkit includes evidence-based practices such as:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

No matter the approach, Kimberly centers her work on connection—both to oneself and to others—as a vital part of healing.


Guiding Values

Kimberly’s favorite number is 7, but she also carries five guiding words that shape her work:

Hope, Possibility, Purpose, Empowerment, and Advocacy.

She weaves these values into every session, helping clients show up as their best selves across all areas of life.


Life Beyond Therapy

Now that her children are grown, Kimberly has a bit more space to nurture her own passions. When she’s not with clients or family, you’ll often find her:

  • Hiking or mountain biking

  • Watching live music and movies

  • Laughing with friends and family

  • Traveling and planning her next adventure

  • Loving on her fur babies

  • Collecting and sharing inspiring quotes

A few of her favorites include:

  • “Gentleness clears the soul, love cleans the mind and makes it free.” — David Bowie

  • “Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it.” — Mark Twain

  • “Think vastly, act narrowly.” — Binderiya


✨ Kimberly believes that therapy is not about perfection, but about creating space for growth, resilience, and meaningful connection.

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