- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Jamil
Jamil Lawrence is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of practice based in New Jersey. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, sleep problems, and coaching. Sessions are conducted in English and he works with adults on practical coping and behavior change.
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to address daily problems. Jamil relies on client-centered approaches to listen and build goals together. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Jamil also draws on mindfulness methods and motivational interviewing to help people increase awareness and stay committed to change. He applies these tools to a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and relationship communication issues. He also has experience supporting people with adoption and foster care matters and autism-related concerns.
His practice includes work with addictive behaviors and safety planning related to those concerns. He notes that services delivered to people outside New Jersey are non-clinical in nature, such as coaching, problem solving, or feedback, rather than clinical treatment.
Jamil’s approach emphasizes clear steps, practical strategies, and short-term skill building when needed. He invites people who struggle with social situations, anxiety, or sleeplessness to begin by completing the intake steps so they can schedule an initial meeting and discuss a plan.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and shaping goals together. It helps when someone wants a collaborative space to talk through what matters and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve sleep when practiced regularly. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress without reacting in ways you later regret.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jamil will discuss options with each person and pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-world situations into discussion, while still allowing a flexible schedule and shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleep problems, and coaching. He also addresses related topics like caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and adoption and foster care matters.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses client-centered listening combined with practical techniques. Expect goal-focused work with exercises you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience practicing as an LCSW. That experience informs his work with anxiety, addictions, and sleep concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey. Services described as clinical are tied to that licensure and location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients for clinical services. Work with people outside New Jersey is offered in a non-clinical capacity such as coaching or problem solving.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. That process starts intake and allows you to arrange the appointment.