Kim Lawrence, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Kim

Kim Lawrence is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family issues, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. She uses straightforward, practical methods to set clear goals and build steady progress. Kim presents a calm, matter-of-fact approach that many people find easy to follow during hard moments.

She trained in social work at Western Michigan University and holds a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on holistic health.

Background and approach

Kim has six years of experience working with adults facing mental illness and trauma. Her background keeps the focus on real-world changes and day-to-day coping skills. Kim’s sessions center on each person’s strengths.

She works with clients to create goals that fit their life and values. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented rather than prescriptive. Clinically, she often draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation and thought patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and support decisions about change. Mindfulness practices are added to help with present-moment awareness. She keeps learning through trainings and personal growth so she can offer new tools when useful.

Kim practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. Her emphasis is on steady, realistic progress and building skills that clients can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Kim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to test and change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT focuses on learning concrete tools like distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can reduce reactivity in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Kim will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what is working and what the client needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people fit sessions into busy days, use methods between appointments, and keep continuity when schedules change. The remote formats still allow for teaching skills, reviewing exercises, and tracking progress over time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kim help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family or parenting challenges, and low self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, using clear, practical steps and an emphasis on a person’s existing strengths.

What training and experience does she have?

Kim holds a Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University, a bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Health, and has six years of clinical experience working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin with licence number WI LCSW 9301-123.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Kim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

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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