Therapist profile
Lawrence Story, LMFT
LMFT in Texas - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT tools
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About Lawrence
Lawrence Story is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Texas with 36 years of clinical and leadership experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, and a wide range of life changes. He also lists support for ADHD, bipolar, depression, career questions, and issues around intimacy and eating.
He describes a hands-on clinical style that mixes teaching with conversation. He often uses personal stories and concrete frames of reference to clarify difficult situations. That means sessions can include direct feedback, coaching-style guidance, and practical steps to try between meetings.
His background includes executive and consulting roles in healthcare organizations and work with professional sports. That experience informs how he thinks about leadership, motivation, and recovery in everyday life. He has published both motivational and clinical material and has run workshops on wellness and fitness.
Clients can expect a practical focus on changing real-life circumstances. Lawrence aims to identify small, usable shifts that reduce fear, restore hope, or improve communication. He draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive and behavioral tools to address thinking patterns and actions.
For someone juggling parenting stress, relationship strain, career pressure, or recovery from loss, his approach emphasizes clear steps and realistic goals. To begin, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking, since formats are not specified here.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and organizes sessions around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with impulsivity, anger, and relationship strains.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lawrence will work with clients to decide which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. That can mean combining listening and validation with concrete CBT or DBT skills until a workable plan emerges.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping continuity when life is busy, while still focusing on skills practice and clear goals during each meeting.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What sorts of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He lists parenting, family, relationship, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems among his focus areas. He helps people who are coping with conflict, role strain, or parenting stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and dialectical tools. Sessions may include teaching, coaching-style feedback, and practical steps to try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 36 years of professional experience working in clinical and leadership roles across healthcare and wellness settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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