Steven Lawrence, LCPC

Steven Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As an LCPC he is qualified to provide clinical mental health services and has worked with people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, oppositional defiant behaviors, and parenting challenges. He is also trained to support individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

His therapeutic stance is consent-based and individualized, shaped around each person's needs rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and intentionally avoids stigmatizing labels. Clinically he integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with psychodynamic understanding and somatic awareness, addressing both thoughts and bodily responses that maintain distress.

Steven frames symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and anger as meaningful signals that something in a person’s relationships or environment may be out of balance. He notes that early relational failures can lead to survival strategies - for example perfectionism, giving more than one receives, or emotional disconnection - which can feel protective at first but later become limiting and painful.

With a warm, heartfelt approach, he works to identify the core dilemma underlying a client’s suffering and to guide practical steps toward healing emotional wounds and restoring connection. He welcomes people who are ready to explore their experience and pursue meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Steven draws from several established therapeutic approaches to tailor online sessions to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the client’s experience leads the work - this approach is especially helpful for people seeking acceptance and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical skills and structured exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can help manage overwhelming emotions and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to keep the work relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Steven uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, or mobility concerns. These options allow clients to receive consistent, ongoing support from licensed professionals while choosing the format that best suits their comfort and daily life.