- Years in practice
- 36
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Lawrence
Lawrence Story is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 36 years of experience. He blends practical, down-to-earth conversation with structured approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and uses life experience to make therapy relatable for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
He favors a client-centered stance that starts with listening. That means sessions begin with what matters most to the person sitting across from him.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior tools and mindfulness practices are used when emotion regulation and moment-to-moment coping are needed. Lawrence draws on a long career that includes leadership roles in healthcare and experience as a coach and educator.
He often uses stories and real-world examples to clarify next steps and to make change feel achievable. His background in fitness and wellness informs a whole-person view of recovery and growth. People contact him about a wide range of concerns beyond parenting, from relationship strain and intimacy issues to mood disorders, addiction, and career stress.
He also works with issues such as body image, attachment wounds, impulsivity, and life purpose. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. He will help design a practical plan and offers coaching-style guidance alongside therapy techniques.
What Lawrence works with
Everything Lawrence lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lawrence helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Lawrence lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches that translate well online
Lawrence blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches that adapt well to online formats. Client-centered Therapy focuses on hearing the person first and shaping sessions around their priorities; it helps people who need a safe space to sort thoughts and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete coping skills for intense emotions, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation, which can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test what methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan over time based on goals and feedback. That way therapy stays practical and focused on measurable steps forward.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work consistently over time.
Questions people ask about Lawrence
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, eating struggles, anger, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies when helpful.
How much experience does he bring?
He brings 36 years of clinical and leadership experience, including work in healthcare organizations and teaching roles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How do people get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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