Kim Lawrence, LCSW

Kim Lawrence is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who brings a background in social work and holistic health to her therapy practice. She earned a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and holds a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Holistic Health, training that informs a whole-person view of wellbeing. As an LCSW she is qualified to provide clinical mental health services and support adults navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her practice emphasizes person-centered goals and a strength-based approach, helping clients identify practical steps toward improved wellness. Kim has developed a focus on supporting adults affected by mental illness and trauma, and she regularly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational interviewing to guide treatment. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family and parenting issues, coping with life changes, and self-esteem challenges.

Committed to ongoing professional growth, Kim seeks out additional trainings and new ideas to expand her therapeutic toolbox. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with collaborative goal setting so that each client can move toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kim Lawrence commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for trauma responses and mood instability. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, often applied in work around addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy can respond to progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working with experienced therapists.