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Lawrence Flynn

Lawrence Flynn, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Practical support for stress and self-esteem

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25 years of experience listed

LICSW, LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm client-centered care
  • Goal focused strategies
  • Resilience coaching available

About Lawrence

Lawrence Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, and addiction-related concerns. He uses straightforward conversation to identify problems and set realistic goals. His tone is warm and respectful, and he focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

With 25 years of experience, Lawrence draws on several common therapeutic tools rather than a single method. He centers sessions on the person in front of him and tailors plans to each client's needs. Conversations often include skill-building, short-term goals, and ways to cope with everyday challenges.

He blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness practices are used when emotional regulation or stress reduction is needed. Motivational interviewing supports people who are weighing change or working on addiction and habit shifts.

Lawrence has worked across multiple settings over two and a half decades, supporting people facing trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, chronic health issues, and career transitions. He also provides coaching around resilience and workplace stress for managers and executives.

Sessions are conducted in English and Lawrence is licensed in Florida. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Lawrence uses therapy approaches online

Lawrence commonly integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around the person's goals and strengths; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and self-esteem work. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation, which is useful for addiction, habit change, and goal setting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically focus on understanding what matters most and testing a few strategies to see what fits.

Session format information in the original biography is not fully detailed here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use short check-ins or scheduled conversations that match daily routines. It can also allow for approaches that include skill practice and written exercises between meetings to support steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, parenting stress, anger, career concerns, and related topics.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are client-centered and practical, with an emphasis on short-term goals, skill building, and clear steps to use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 25 years of experience providing mental health, addiction, crisis management, and wellness support in a variety of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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