About Lawrence
Lawrence Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and career questions. He holds an MA LICSW and a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
His approach aims to be straightforward and practical for people looking for clear next steps. He focuses on short-term, goal-oriented work that builds on each person's strengths.
How Lawrence works
Sessions look at what is causing trouble now and what small changes might help. He uses plain language and collaborative problem-solving instead of jargon or long tests. Lawrence blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavior strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.
He also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help people shift thoughts, manage strong emotions, and stay motivated toward change. Therapy plans are tailored to each person's situation and goals. Over his career he has supported people dealing with chronic health issues, caregiving stress, addiction, and major life transitions.
He helps clients sort through communication problems, commitment and intimacy concerns, and the emotional impact of divorce or loss. The focus is on practical skills and clearer choices. Sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy lives.
Lawrence guides people through a simple intake and matching process, then works with them to set achievable goals and track progress.
Lawrence lists 9 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
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LICSW, LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy starts by listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's goals and strengths; online, that means conversations and plans are driven by what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to see what helps; it works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with practical exercises and skills practice that can be reviewed during sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which combination of methods fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing skill coaching, and flexibility for people with busy days.
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