Deia Lawrence

LPC

Wisconsin

Compassionate counseling focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Wisconsin / 5467-125

NPI

1922475466

Experience

18 years

Languages

English

Location

Wisconsin

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Client-centered
   • CBT informed
   • Mindfulness tools

   About Deia

   Deia Lawrence is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, identity questions, and burnout. Her approach is warm and practical, focused on what matters most in day-to-day life.

   She uses a mix of therapeutic styles to match each person’s needs. Deia draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space where people are heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness techniques to build calm and attention. Motivational Interviewing appears among her approaches and may be used to help people explore change when they feel stuck.

   Deia brings 18 years of experience working with people from varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. That work has included supporting survivors of sexual and physical trauma, members of the LGBTQ community, and people navigating social identity concerns. She also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, blended family dynamics, and caregiving stress.

   As a parent of a child with special needs, Deia says she understands some of the strains that come with caregiving and can relate to practical challenges. She serves on the board of a nonprofit supporting families of children with special needs, which informs her perspective on community and resources.

   Outside of work she enjoys watching Jeopardy!, playing with her cat, and hosting gatherings for friends and family. Her stated goal is to treat people with compassion and respect while helping them move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online care

   Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, mirrors concerns, and helps people feel heard so they can figure out next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes by exploring ambivalence and supporting motivation for practical steps. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. If an approach feels unhelpful, they can adjust direction and try different tools over time. Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy routines. It can reduce travel time, let someone join from a quieter space, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical preferences and constraints with the therapist so sessions can be shaped to fit everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   18+ years

   Listed in

   Wisconsin

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does this therapist help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, sleep problems, career questions, and related family issues.

   What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

   Sessions are described as collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening alongside structured exercises from CBT and mindfulness to address specific problems.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 18 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

   What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?

   She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription you can cancel at any time.

   What should I do to begin working with this therapist?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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