Kimberly Shapiro
Counselor at
Main Street Counseling
National Certified Counselor in Connecticut
Meet Kim Shapiro
MS, NCC
Kimberly Laiso Shapiro is a compassionate and experienced counselor and coach, specializing in fertility challenges, pregnancy and infant loss, NICU experiences, and supporting healthcare workers, educators, and children with reserved or mild-moderately anxious temperaments. With a Master of Science degree and certification as a National Certified Counselor, Kimberly offers a unique, empathetic approach that empowers clients to focus on the present and build a future they can be proud of.
My passion for working with children has shaped my life for over 20 years. Beginning with volunteer roles in kindergarten classrooms and Vacation Bible School, I envisioned a career centered around children. In graduate school, I supported children with Down Syndrome and Autism, which strengthened my commitment to this path.
After earning my Master’s in K-12 School Counseling in 2012, I worked at a therapeutic day school, helping students with mental health challenges, including Autism, Anxiety, and Depression. Two years later, I became an elementary school counselor, where I provided individual counseling, led group sessions, and co-led school initiatives. I introduced a mindfulness program and trained staff district-wide, finding immense fulfillment in my direct work with students.
After stepping away from school counseling to care for my daughter in the NICU, I shifted to social emotional learning coaching, where I help children needing extra support with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, integrating positive psychology, DBT, SFBT, and person-centered methods to foster growth and resilience.
My personal experiences, including pregnancy losses and the loss of my daughter, have given me a deep understanding of resilience and the power of compassion. I’m committed to supporting others through their own struggles, offering hope and understanding.
I volunteer with Neural Education, co-authored an article for the American School Counselor Association, and was honored as Young Alumna of the Year by my college. Soon, I’ll share my experiences in an upcoming podcast.
Through my work, I strive to be a supportive guide for those navigating life transitions and personal challenges, helping them find their potential and hope for a brighter future.