About Kim
Kim Lawrence is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing addictions, parenting strains, family conflict, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Kim aims to help people set clear goals and move toward them at a steady pace.
She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach in sessions. That means conversations begin with what the person already does well, then build practical steps from there.
Background and approach
Kim blends evidence-based techniques with skills practice so people can try strategies between appointments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a common tool she uses to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is used when people need concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make and sustain change. Kim earned a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on holistic health. She brings six years of clinical experience working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma.
Her background shapes a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. Sessions are organized around each person’s goals and pace. Kim invites people to try approaches, give feedback, and adjust the plan as needed.
The focus is on real steps that feel doable in daily life.
How Kim’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person decide what matters most and which steps to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and handling stressful moments more effectively.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim will work with each person to identify goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what feels useful. She encourages open feedback so the plan can change as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and full discussion of skills. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or commute. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, send quick updates, and receive brief coaching or reminders. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules or geographic distance.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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