Kim Lawrence

Kim Lawrence is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and struggles with self-esteem. She focuses on practical goals and steady steps that feel doable for everyday life. Kim aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on the issues that matter most to each person.

Kim uses a person-centered approach that builds on each person's strengths. She blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques depending on the situation. Sessions often center on clear skills, small behavior changes, and ways to cope when feelings become overwhelming.

Her background includes a Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on holistic health. Kim has six years of clinical experience working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma. She keeps learning through trainings and professional growth to offer new ideas in sessions.

In practice, Kim works collaboratively with each person to set goals and track progress. Therapy may include learning DBT skills for emotion regulation, using CBT to shift unhelpful thinking, or applying mindfulness for moments of calm. The focus is on tools that people can use between sessions.

People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and bring that to the first meeting. Kim supports goal-focused work and steady, practical change over time.

Approaches for online trauma and stress work

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the impact of traumatic events and helping people reduce the ways trauma affects daily life. It often includes paced, step-by-step work to manage memories and reactions so people can regain a sense of control.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them set goals and supporting choices rather than directing every step.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to build different thinking patterns and coping habits that ease symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kim will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a skill-focused plan, adding mindfulness practices, or emphasizing trauma-focused steps based on how someone responds.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills between sessions when they meet from their usual routine, but the therapist will discuss what will work best for each individual.