Deia Lawrence , LPC

Deia Lawrence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. She specializes in trauma, sexual identity concerns, anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting challenges, career transitions, and grief, and she brings a holistic orientation that considers mind, body, and spirit when helping clients find balance and resilience.

Her approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on person-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs and stage of change. She has particular experience working with survivors of sexual and physical trauma, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community, helping clients address feelings of marginalization, social identity conflicts, and intimacy-related issues.

As a parent of a child with special needs, she offers lived insight into the stresses and practical challenges that can accompany caregiving. She also serves on the board of a nonprofit that supports families of children with special needs, many of whom are socioeconomically disadvantaged and Latino. Outside of work she enjoys watching Jeopardy!, spending time with her cat, and hosting gatherings for friends and family. Deia approaches each person with compassion, empathy, and respect, and she aims to empower clients to live their fullest lives.

Approaches that guide online therapy and healing

Deia integrates client-centered therapy to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients set the pace and priorities of their work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and it can be especially helpful for building trust, self-esteem, and personal insight.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep disruptions, and stress by teaching skills that clients can apply between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs her work with couples and attachment-related concerns by helping partners understand emotional responses and create more secure connections. EFT can be useful for addressing intimacy issues, communication problems, and relationship distress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Deia collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These formats increase flexibility and access, allowing clients and licensed professionals to meet in ways that suit schedules, comfort levels, and practical needs.