About Lawrence
Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. He presents a calm, direct style and focuses on practical steps. Lance aims to help people feel heard and find realistic ways to move forward.
He uses clear conversation to connect the dots in a person's story. That often means identifying patterns that keep problems alive and then trying small, doable changes. Sessions tend to center on today’s challenges and what can help now, rather than long lectures or jargon.
How Lawrence works
With 16 years of counseling experience, Lance has worked with a wide range of mood and life concerns. He brings approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, EMDR, and mindfulness into his work. He adapts methods to what each person finds helpful.
Lance prefers video sessions and finds them most effective for building rapport. He also offers phone, live chat, and text-based options for people who need different formats. He has experience supporting clients in the United States and abroad.
Training and education shaped his interest in systems and how people relate to their lives. He holds the LCPC credential. His practice aims to be straightforward, focused, and respectful of each person’s pace and goals.
Lawrence lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Lawrence works with
The areas below are the ones Lawrence selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Montana |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows what the person needs, helping them find their own solutions to stress, relationships, and self-esteem issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can help with anger, mood swings, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together they will choose methods that match the person’s goals and preferences. This makes sessions more focused and useful from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are often best for building rapport and doing interactive exercises. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and text messaging let someone share shorter updates between sessions or check progress without scheduling a full call. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives and different time zones.
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