Areas of Expertise

  • Kim works with adults experiencing:

    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

    • Acute stress following a recent event

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Grief and complicated grief

    • Dissociation

    • Chronic pain

    • Complex trauma

    • Recent or past traumatic experiences

    • Preverbal and early childhood trauma

    • Generational trauma

    • Sexual trauma

    • Parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Values That Guide My Work

  • Authenticity: I will be genuine and present with you.

  • Transparency: I will communicate openly and clearly about your care.

  • Acceptance: You will be treated with respect and without judgment.

  • Cultural responsiveness: Your culture, identity, values, and experiences will be respected.

  • Social justice: I believe everyone deserves fair, respectful, and accessible mental health care.

  • Clinical excellence: I am committed to providing thoughtful, ethical, and effective trauma therapy.

  • Kindness: Compassion and care are at the center of my work.

  • Empowerment: I will help you recognize your strengths, trust yourself, and make choices that support your healing.

I’m Interested in Scheduling With Kim

Kim Lapo, LCSW, LIMHP

I Am a Relationally Focused EMDR Therapist

My approach to therapy is client-centered and built on a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe you are the expert of your own experiences and already have the ability to heal and create meaningful change. My role is to guide and support you as you work toward healing and the life you want.

I am not a therapist who simply listens and reflects your words back to you. I will be present, engaged, and connected with you throughout the process. Together, we will pay attention to the thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions that come up during your sessions.

Feeling safe, understood, and supported is an important part of healing. I work to create a genuine connection where you can process difficult experiences without feeling as though you must face them alone.

I also believe therapy does not have to follow a one-size-fits-all approach. I am willing to challenge traditional ideas, think creatively, and personalize therapy to fit your individual needs.

Education, Training, and
Professional Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Dakota — licensed since 2023

  • Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Nebraska — licensed since 2017

  • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Kansas — licensed since 2014

  • EMDR-trained therapist — training completed in 2019

  • Master of Social Work, University of Kansas — 2008

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Kansas State University — 2004