Therapist profile
Lawrence Flynn, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
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 practices in Florida and focuses on common household and parenting stresses like anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. He also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, anger, and career or coaching needs.
Lawrence uses plain talk and steady guidance in sessions. He favors Client-Centered Therapy and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and build skills that fit day-to-day life.
He also addresses longer term and complex matters including attachment issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and addiction. Lawrence pays attention to how these issues affect family roles and parenting responsibilities.
His background includes decades of offering mental health, addiction, crisis management, and wellness support. He describes his approach as client-centered and solution-focused, with an emphasis on strengths and realistic problem solving. That means working together to set clear goals and try approaches that produce small, manageable changes.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversations about what’s happening at home. He helps clarify priorities, develop coping tools, and plan next steps. For adults dealing with family strain or parenting stress, his work aims to make daily life more manageable.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the adult as the main expert on their life. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify goals and next steps. This approach is useful for relationship strain, parenting decisions, and when someone needs a steady, respectful collaborator.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks big problems into small, testable steps and teaches concrete skills for anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and managing cravings. People often use CBT techniques between sessions to track progress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can be helpful for anger, interpersonal conflict, and situations where emotion regulation is a priority.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, current difficulties, and preferences, then recommend one or a blend of approaches. Decisions are made together and can be adjusted as needed.
The original biography references chat-based work such as text messaging, email, or chat. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so adults can balance caregiving and work while keeping regular appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns are helped here?
He supports adults facing relationship strain, parenting stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family problems. Other related areas include intimacy issues, caregiving stress, and fertility concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered and solution-focused style that emphasizes strengths and clear, practical steps. Techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are blended as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience providing mental health, addiction, crisis management, and wellness services.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and is based in Florida.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions chat-based options like text messaging, email, or chat. Confirm current session formats before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.