Dr. Kim Gorecki

WI Psychologist 2810 - 57

Wisconsin

Motivational, practical therapy focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials

WI Psychologist 2810 - 57

License

Psychologist, Wisconsin / 2810 - 57

NPI

1649361775

Experience

24 years

Languages

English

Location

Wisconsin

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1. • Motivation-focused
   • Skill building
   • Strengths based

   About Kim

   Dr. Kim Gorecki offers a calm, positive approach to therapy that centers on client goals and strengths. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical methods to help people make meaningful changes. Sessions emphasize listening, gentle challenge, and short- and long-term planning to improve everyday life.

   Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with parenting concerns, coping with life changes, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth, women's issues, and support for LGBT and family concerns.

   Dr. Gorecki has 24 years of clinical experience in outpatient mental health settings, correctional facilities and psychiatric hospitals. That background informs how she teaches coping skills, communication tools, and ways to organize life when emotions feel overwhelming.

   She offers both short-term, solution-focused work and longer-term therapy depending on what a person needs. In early sessions she and the client decide together what approach will be most useful and practical.

   Dr. Gorecki completed undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. She is licensed as WI Psychologist 2810 - 57 and practices in Wisconsin.

2. How therapy methods translate to online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by listening closely and asking guided questions. It is useful for decisions about habits, motivation, and readiness to try new approaches.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and reflecting back what someone says so they feel understood. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness and reducing shame or isolation.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often fits well when someone wants practical tools for anxiety, mood, or stress.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions begin with practical planning and can shift toward skill practice, motivational conversations, or deeper reflection as needed.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier by reducing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, and offering quieter surroundings when that helps focus. Licensed professionals can use live conversations and structured skill work in many online formats, and Dr. Gorecki will help match the format to what will work best for the client.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   LGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDivorce and separationLife purposePregnancy and childbirthWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   24+ years

   Listed in

   Wisconsin

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues plus parenting, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth, women's issues, LGBT and family concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and strength-based, using Motivational Interviewing to help clients find reasons to change and practical tools to get there. She blends client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques.

   What is her clinical background?

   She brings 24 years of clinical experience working in outpatient clinics, correctional facilities and psychiatric hospitals. That experience informs her focus on coping skills and communication training.

   What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

   She is listed as WI Psychologist 2810 - 57 and practices in Wisconsin.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What should I do to begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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