- Strengths focused
- Skills based
- Goal oriented
About Kim
Kim Lawrence, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, bipolar symptoms, and struggles with selfesteem or parenting challenges. She centers sessions on individual strengths and works with each person to set clear, practical goals. Her approach aims to make change feel doable, one step at a time.
Kim uses a person-centered style that keeps the client's priorities at the front of each session. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for regulating emotions and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing guides conversations about ambivalence and supports commitment to change.
Her training includes a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on holistic health. Kim has six years of practice experience working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma. She continues to pursue trainings and personal learning to expand her tools.
Sessions focus on building clear, realistic steps toward the goals a person names. Practical skill work and short exercises are combined with talk-based problem solving. Parents and individuals concerned about family dynamics can expect attention to everyday routines, coping strategies, and communication skills.
Kim works from Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling to match your needs.
How these approaches translate to online work
Many people find DBT useful for handling strong emotions and building daily coping skills; it emphasizes practical strategies like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thinking patterns and uses behavior tasks to change habits that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change that helps people resolve mixed feelings and find their own reasons to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past attempts at change, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time if something isn’t helping.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. It also lets therapists show skills, review worksheets, and practice exercises during the session to support progress in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, addictions, self-esteem challenges, family issues, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on individual strengths and clear goals. Sessions mix skill teaching with problem-solving conversations.
What is her professional background?
Kim holds a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a holistic health focus, and she has six years of experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions online or remotely?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The therapist can tell you which formats are offered when you schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.