- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR included
About Lawrence
Lawrence Goncalves Jr. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 25 years of experience. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. He also works with relationship problems such as communication, infidelity, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.
Lawrence began his career after earning a B.A. in Juvenile Counseling from the University of Washington. He spent the first decade working in community mental health with youth, juvenile offenders, domestic violence shelters, and group homes. He later earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington and moved into clinical practice as an LICSW.
He relies on practical, action-oriented methods. Sessions draw from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, existential ideas, and EMDR where appropriate. The focus is on concrete skills people can use between sessions to manage strong feelings, reduce impulsivity, and improve communication.
Lawrence describes the therapeutic relationship as central. He aims to help people think and act differently about real-life problems rather than offering quick fixes. He has experience with diverse ages and cultural backgrounds across individual, group, and community settings.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused work about anger, stress, or family strain will find an approach grounded in many years of real-world clinical experience.
How his approaches translate to online work
Lawrence uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and helping people set their own goals. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches steps to change them, which can help with anger, anxiety, sleep, and mood problems.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills give concrete exercises for handling intense feelings and reducing impulsivity in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, DBT, EMDR, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new needs appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills between meetings and apply techniques in real situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting and anger among other life challenges.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He combines client-centered work with CBT and DBT skills, and can include EMDR or existential ideas depending on needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience, including early work in community mental health and later clinical practice as an LICSW.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a WA LICSW based in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.