Kimberly (Kimmy) Mullins M.A., LPC, RPT, EMDR Trained

Kimberly (Kimmy) Mullins began her academic training at Oklahoma State University where she received a degree in Psychology and studied under Dr. Larry Mullins. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Kimmy went on to complete a Masters degree in Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary with a focus on play therapy as she studied under Dr. Andi Thacker. Kimmy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas as well as a Registered Play Therapist and EMDR Trained.

During her internship at DTS, Kimmy counseled children and parents at Children’s Health Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Children’s Health Medical Center Day Treatment, Dallas Life Homeless Shelter, and provided play therapy at Ebenezer Grace Children’s Home in Hawassa, Ethiopia. After her internship at Children’s Health Medical Center ended in 2015, Kimmy was offered a position at the Children’s Health Medical Center Inpatient Unit where she conducted milieu therapy with children who were a harm to themselves or others due to many different mental illnesses. Kimmy also worked at a nonprofit for 2 years, HIS Story Coaching and Counseling, to work with children coming out of domestic violence. Kimmy then created Open Table Counseling in 2018 to help serve the needs of the Dallas community.

Kimmy loves to work with adults, adolescents, and children. She works hard to create a safe space for her clients to explore and get curious about their past, present and future. She offers a secure space for clients to start processing their pain, discover their strengths and create the life they want to live. She facilitates a safe and accepting environment in which children can explore life through their natural language of play.

During her free time, Kimmy enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog Molly. She also enjoys experimenting with photography, being in nature, traveling, and trying new foods.