Kimberly Y. Schmit-Brown

Qualifications & Experience

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Texas at San Antonio.

I have completed additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Adaptation Therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I have a deep desire to help others navigate life’s challenges and find hope during difficult times. I am drawn to listen, explore, teach, and offer encouragement while helping others work through emotional and personal struggles.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also like animals, country living, pursuing good health, and learning new things.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Coaching
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Grief and Loss

The pain of grief and loss sometimes comes suddenly and at other times can be seen and expected from afar. Grief can be described as sadness, rage, guilt, or confusion. It tends to patiently linger. You have loved and there is loss. We can expect it to come and go as we feel the pain until we can learn to carry it. Together in session we’ll learn practical ways to cope with your grief and work toward being able to say, “I see you and I’m not running anymore.”

Anxiety

Anxiety can make us feel as if everything is coming apart. Uncertainty looms and fear of the future, near or far, can be stifling. Understanding anxiety is foundational and learning practical coping techniques can offer relief for your restless mind. Anxiety is born when your mind wanders. In session we will practice controlling our thoughts through simple statements such as, “I am here, now. This moment is what I have. It is safe.” Breathe. Your mind can be at peace. Together we will work to build the muscle of mindfulness so you can free yourself from the prison of anxiety again and again and again.

Depression

The perpetual negative emotion (sadness, low self-esteem, grief) can be absolutely paralyzing and can occur together with other conditions. Setting goals and a self-directed strategy can encourage meaning. Through therapy we will address the negative emotion that propagates your life and increase positive emotion that can move you forward. It can be complex, but you are not alone in your treatment plan. Truth is a good place to start to reduce suffering and find glimmers of hope.

Spiritual Development

Through a combination of theological grounding, psychological knowledge, and practical wisdom, I would be honored to walk with you in your continued journey of spiritual development. Reading, praying, walking with God is nothing short of a relationship with Him and yourself. It is never perfect, but with an understanding of a lifestyle of commitment to it, we all can become our best selves.

Marriage Counseling

Marriage is paved with micro-negotiations, regular dates, and normal “bumps” along the way. Maybe the key to a sustainable marriage is not avoiding these bumps but leaning into them and embracing them. With patience and persistence, communication, negotiation, and romance can be an enduring happiness, built on the bedrock of understanding and commitment.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling can provide a safe environment for you to discover your inward self in a world that highlights external circumstances. Growing in personal awareness and responsibility versus victimhood is key to discovering your role in the life you were always meant to live.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Alamo Ranch – Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
• Online Counseling – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.