​​​​Kim Bolen McGrew, MA, LPA, LCAS 

Clinical Psychologist in Wilmington, NC

Biography 

Kim Bolen McGrew, MA, LPA, LCAS is a clinical psychologist licensed as a Psychological Associate by the North Carolina Psychology Board and a Clinical Addiction Specialist by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board. She is also certified as a Health Services Provider. Kim received her master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, with an emphasis on substance abuse treatment. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient mental health settings and community outreach programs. Kim is committed to providing a non-judgmental and trusting atmosphere to facilitate therapeutic growth. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together to achieve desired outcomes. Her therapeutic approach encourages individuals to enhance their self-awareness and confidence, utilize effective coping skills, and increase their motivation to reach personal goals. 

Kim treats a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic disorder), post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, substance abuse/dependence, anger management, social skills deficits, academic difficulties, marital conflict, and military-related issues. Other areas of interest are stress management and helping people achieve a balance between physical, emotional, and social well-being. Kim is passionate about helping people communicate more effectively and improve their interpersonal and romantic relationships.

Her treatment approach includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals develop more effective thinking and behavior patterns and learn adaptive coping strategies. She also has specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which supports values identification and achievement of goals despite difficult circumstances, and the Gottman Method, which provides research-based guidelines for improving relationships and marriages. Other specialized training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a beneficial treatment for people who have difficulty regulating emotions, tolerating distressing situations, and dealing with interpersonal problems effectively. Kim provides individual DBT coping skills training to adolescents and adults to help them find more satisfaction in their personal lives. 

Helpful Links and Resources

National Alliance on Mental Health: http://www.nami.org/

American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org/

North Carolina Psychological Association: https://ncpsychology.org/

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.beckinstitute.org

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: http://behavioraltech.org/

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://contextualscience.org/act

The Gottman Method: https://www.gottman.com/

Crisis and Referral Services 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online Live Messaging):  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Essential Local and Community Services: 211, https://www.211.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Trillium Health Resources: 1-877-685-2415

Wilmington, NC RHA Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-709-4097

Wilmington, NC Mobile Crisis Integrated Family Services: 1-866-437-1821

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