You are Valuable.
this is our ethos
We exist to empower people to heal from their experiences, know their true selves and grow into a greater well-being.
Meet Kimberly
Hi — I’m glad you found your way here. My early work was in crisis hospitals and community social work, where I learned a great deal about how systems can fall short for the people who need support most. That experience inspired me to open a private counseling practice where I could provide care that centers the whole person.
My approach has evolved from traditional cognitive-behavioral work toward a body- and nervous-system–informed model. I blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic understanding, EMDR, and somatic experiencing with client-led techniques to create a flexible, trauma-informed process. This means I pay close attention to thoughts and feelings, as well as to how experiences are held in the body and expressed through the nervous system — all of which guide how healing unfolds.
Athena Counseling is a calm, confidential space where you are seen and heard. If you’re interested in working together, I’d welcome a conversation to learn about your needs and goals.
Kimberly Whitney, LCSW
It Started with an Idea
For many years Kimberly worked on the corporate side of medical care. From her experience treating people with severe mental illnesses, hospice social work and crisis hospitals, something stood out. Those who needed help most were neglected and cast off by the health care system. But then, she had an idea. What if there was somewhere, or someone, helping that part of the population? In 2017 Kimberly opened Athena Counseling Service, PLLC as a start to answering that question, and to do her part towards serving her community. A few years later, there is one location in the DFW area and she continues to provide a safe space to talk, discover, and heal — one day at a time.
A New Chapter
"Kimberly has a special way of making you feel welcomed, valued, and heard. I am so thankful for our relationship and the investment she has made in my life! For the first time since I was a child, I feel confident with who I am, how I express myself and what I choose to do with my life."
— Addison R., Patient
Join the Team
We know first-hand how difficult starting your own practice is. We offer several partnership opportunities for fellow social workers looking to help serve their communities as we serve ours. Like-minded colleagues with a passion for service are welcome to contact us for further information.
