- Client-centered work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Solution-focused methods
About Lawrence
Lawrence Flynn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 25 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting and anger among the areas he addresses.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels difficult. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills. He leans on approaches that encourage problem solving and build on a person's existing strengths.
His background spans behavioral health, addiction care, crisis management, and wellness support. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of adult concerns and with issues that touch career, caregiving and aging. He also offers resilience coaching and mentoring for individuals and managers.
In the room he combines client-centered work with structured methods. That means listening to what matters most to the person and then bringing in tools from cognitive and skills-based approaches when useful. He often aims for short-term, solution-focused work alongside mindfulness and motivational techniques.
Lawrence practices in Florida and uses his social work training to guide treatment planning. He describes sessions as collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to coping skills, communication, and relapse prevention when relevant. People who prefer clear, practical steps may find his style a good fit.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the client's concerns and building a working relationship. Online sessions using this approach center on understanding what the person wants to change and reflecting that back to shape goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods to use based on their goals, daily life, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made or as different problems come up.
The original biography highlights chat-based text therapy and messaging contact as a flexible option. If you prefer other formats, confirm what session options are currently offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for text or video exchanges so that practical skill-building continues between sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and other challenges.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to address current problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction care, crisis management, and wellness services.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Florida and holds the credentials MA LICSW and FL LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions chat-based text therapy and messaging-style contact; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.