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Kim Lawrence, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Anxiety and mood support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Kim
Kim Lawrence is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with six years of experience based in Wisconsin. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, parenting and family stress, coping with life changes, and self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel more steady day to day.
She favors straightforward, goal-focused work. Sessions concentrate on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing different responses. Kim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to structure that work and also brings in elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when helpful.
Her approach puts the person’s goals first. Conversations identify small, concrete changes to try between sessions. She uses skills practice and short experiments to see what helps in real life rather than only talking about problems.
Kim trained in social work at Western Michigan University and holds a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on holistic health. Her background centers on adult mental health and trauma, and she continues to update her methods through additional training and study.
Sessions tend to be practical and action-oriented. Kim helps people break down overwhelming concerns into manageable steps. She encourages tracking progress and adjusting plans based on what actually works for each person.
How CBT, DBT, and client-centered work translate online
Kim commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT sessions tend to focus on step-by-step exercises, homework between meetings, and tracking small changes to see what helps with anxiety, depression, or stress.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT skills practice often means learning specific techniques for handling intense feelings and trying them out in everyday situations. Client-centered methods provide a way to organize sessions around the person’s goals, so sessions remain practical and goal-directed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help decide whether CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, or a combination fits best based on the client’s needs and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as goals shift.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to schedule. Licensed professionals can also use phone or video in different ways to support skills practice and homework between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, family and parenting strain, coping with life changes, and self-esteem difficulties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests concrete alternatives through short experiments and skill practice between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has a Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Health focused on holistic health, with six years of practice experience.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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