Kim Lawrence , LCSW

Kim Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines formal training with a practical, people-first approach to support adults navigating mental health challenges and life transitions. She holds a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Holistic Health. These academic foundations inform her emphasis on whole-person wellness while keeping goals grounded and achievable.

Her practice centers on developing person-centered goals and using a strength-based framework to guide change. Kim prioritizes collaboration, helping clients identify their own resources and build practical skills that support long-term wellbeing. She has a particular interest in working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma and draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Continual professional growth is an important part of her approach. Kim pursues additional training and personal development to expand the tools she brings to sessions and to offer new, evidence-informed ideas that fit individual clients. Her style is focused on practical progress, mutual respect, and helping people move toward clearer, more manageable paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kim Lawrence integrates evidence-informed methods to support practical change and emotional regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing harmful coping patterns - it is often used for people coping with trauma, mood instability, or chronic emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured work and practical exercises, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental conversation to strengthen a person’s motivation and commitment to change, often useful when addressing addictions or readiness for behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kim works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Kim includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing continuity of care that fits into daily life.