- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Lawrence
Lawrence Flynn is an LICSW and LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in Florida. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and coaching needs.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what the person wants to change, and small steps to get there. He draws on client-centered work to highlight each person’s strengths and resources.
Lawrence blends cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage emotional intensity. He also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when a client is deciding whether to make changes. These methods are used to help with cravings, mood shifts, worry, and relationship tensions.
His background includes long experience in behavioral health, addiction support, crisis management, and resilience coaching for individuals and managers. That work informs practical strategies for coping, communication, and relapse prevention. He frames sessions around specific goals and measurable steps rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect direct talk about triggers, reactions, and routine changes they can try between sessions. Lawrence emphasizes building everyday skills - things people can use right away to reduce reactivity, sleep better, and handle pressure at work or home.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and strengths. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people notice what already works so they can build on it. This approach suits people who want a respectful, goal-focused conversation about recurring anger and stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful beliefs and try small behavioral experiments to reduce angry reactions and improve sleep and mood. DBT provides practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills for moments when anger feels overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust those methods as progress is made.
The original profile references chat-based text, email, and messaging as part of his practice, but session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and provide options that do not require video. These practical benefits can help people try strategies between sessions and maintain consistent contact while balancing work and family demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He supports people dealing with irritability, explosive reactions, resentment, and difficulty managing anger in relationships and at work.
How would he approach my temper problems?
He uses client-centered work with CBT and DBT skills to identify triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice emotion-regulation techniques.
How much experience does he have working in this area?
He brings 25 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction, crisis management, and resilience coaching.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA LICSW and a FL LCSW and practices in Florida.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions chat-based text, email, and messaging approaches; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.