Kim Lawrence , LCSW

Kim Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines formal training with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support clients as they pursue meaningful change. She earned a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and holds a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Holistic Health. Her practice emphasizes setting individualized goals and building on each person's existing skills and resources to improve overall wellbeing.

She has a particular interest in working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma, and she integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her work. Kim prioritizes practical strategies that align with clients' values and preferences while remaining attentive to the emotional and psychological challenges they face. She continually expands her clinical toolkit through trainings and personal growth, bringing new ideas and evidence-informed techniques into sessions as appropriate.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to test and change those patterns. It is commonly used to address symptoms such as anxiety and depression by helping clients build new coping strategies and problem-solving habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It can be especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions or difficulty managing reactions to stress and relational challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels ambivalent about steps like reducing harmful behaviors or engaging in new routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not feasible.