Areas of Expertise
Post traumatic stress
Acute stress
Anxiety
Depression
Complex Trauma
Grief & Complex grief
Trauma
Recent (within the past 6 months)
Past trauma
Pre-Verbal trauma
Early childhood trauma
Generational Trauma
Sexual trauma
Dissociation
Parts work / IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Chronic Pain
Values
Authenticity
Transparency
Non-judgmental & accepting
Culturally affirming & responsive
Social justice-oriented
Clinical Excellence
Kindness
Empowerment
Kim Lapo, LCSW, LIMHP
I am a relationally focused, intensive, EMDR therapist.
My foundation for therapy is a client-centered and relational. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and that you already have the capacity for incredible healing and change. I am here to guide you on the path to healing and transforming your life. I am not here as a blank slate to reflect your thoughts and emotions back to you. I am here connecting with you in the moment, attuned to the energy and emotion that is coming up as we go through this experience together. An important part of the healing process is feeling connected, safe and supported.
I believe in challenging the norms and thinking outside of the box of how things are “supposed to work” and the way things are “supposed to be done.”
Education, Certifications & License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Dakota (Issued 5/31/2023)
Licensed Independent Mental Health Provider, Nebraska (Issued 10/17/2017)
Licensed Clinical Specialist Social Worker, Kansas (Issued 5/17/2014)
EMDR Certified Therapist - In progress (EMDRIA anticipated in 2024)
EMDR Trained therapist (EMDRIA 2019)
Master of Social Work, University of Kansas (2008)
B.S. in Political Science, Kansas State University (2004)