- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and PTSD
About Kyle
Kyle Birdwell is an MS LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Mississippi with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people coping with grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and issues around guilt and shame.
Kyle focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what is getting in the way of feeling steadier. Sessions tend to look like direct talk about patterns, choices, and reactions, with attention to how past events still affect daily life. He adapts the discussion and plan to what each person brings to the room.
He pays attention to attachment and control concerns when those themes come up, and he will address intimacy-related problems, infidelity, jealousy, and process or sex addictions when relevant. Kyle also works with obsessive thinking, compulsions, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
People can expect a practical orientation that names behaviors and feelings to change what is happening next. Kyle will outline steps and experiment with approaches in-session and between meetings. The focus is on managing symptoms, rebuilding routines, and improving how relationships function over time.
Kyle practices in Mississippi and offers services in English. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session so he can match treatment goals and plan the initial work.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. One common strand addresses anxious thinking and avoidance by helping people notice thought patterns, test them, and practice different responses. This approach can be useful for anxiety, worry, and many kinds of stress.Another approach emphasizes processing past hurt and trauma in a paced way that reduces reactivity. That work looks at how memories and attachment patterns shape current relationships and aims to shift responses that fuel guilt, shame, or repeated conflict.
Choosing a method is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk through goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. If something does not feel helpful, adjustments are made together rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy steady amid daily responsibilities while they test changes between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses direct conversation about patterns and behaviors, identifying how past events influence current feelings and actions and then planning steps to reduce their impact.
What is his professional background?
He holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Mississippi and practices there.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.