About A.
A. Kim Haws welcomes people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, career changes, or other life transitions. He writes in plain terms and focuses on helping people change the thoughts that keep them feeling stuck.
Kim has worked with individuals for four decades and brings steady experience to difficult moments. Kim holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and uses practical strategies to untangle inner conflicts.
How A. works
He often helps clients notice how their thinking shapes feelings and behavior, and then tries out different ways of thinking that lead to better outcomes. Sessions are down-to-earth and focused on small changes that add up. Over 40 years of practice, Kim has refined methods that fit everyday life.
He explains ideas clearly and helps people apply them between sessions. The goal is less upset, more control, and clearer choices when hard situations arise. Therapy with Kim usually involves looking at specific thoughts, testing them, and developing alternative perspectives.
He emphasizes skills people can use right away for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, or relationship tensions. Progress tends to come from steady work and simple shifts in how one thinks. Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in West Virginia.
He offers sessions in English and is available to work with international clients through online formats.
What A. works with
The areas below are the ones A. selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | West Virginia |
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Online support options
How thought-focused approaches work online
A. Kim Haws often uses evidence-based, thought-focused techniques that help people notice and change the beliefs that keep them stuck. One common approach examines how thoughts shape feelings and behavior and guides clients to reframe unhelpful thinking into more useful perspectives; this helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship stress. Another practical technique breaks problems into small, testable steps so people can try new responses between sessions and see what works for them.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kim works with each person to identify goals, test different strategies, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. He focuses on what the client wants to achieve and tailors methods to fit their daily life and commitments.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet those goals. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person session. Phone sessions can work better when video is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or quick skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep consistent progress.
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