- Attachment based
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Toni
Toni Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with eight years of professional practice. She combines her clinical background with 16 years of military service to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. Toni also supports people coping with grief, changes in life, low self-esteem, ADHD, and anger.
She starts from the idea that the client is the expert in their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps rather than long explanations. Toni uses clear, goal-focused conversation to help people recognize patterns that keep causing problems and try different ways of responding.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and on client-centered methods that keep the person's priorities front and center. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and EMDR when trauma memories are part of the picture. These methods are used to address symptoms like panic, intrusive memories, or repeated conflicts.
Toni talks in direct, straightforward terms about what is getting in the way and what practical tools might help. She will work with people on communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and surviving sexual assault or domestic violence. First responders and veterans can expect a clinician who understands military experience.
People who want to start are asked to use the site's matching flow to schedule an initial session. Toni practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. It can help people notice repeated dynamics that lead to anger or trust issues and try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's goals and experience, letting the person set priorities while the therapist listens and reflects. This supports clear planning and focused sessions on what matters most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Toni will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can shift as practical needs and progress become clearer, and she will check in regularly to adapt the plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, avoiding travel time, or using audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Therapists can use these formats to practice new responses in day-to-day situations and to keep regular momentum between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on strengths, clear goals, and learning skills to manage strong emotions and difficult memories.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional clinical experience plus 16 years of military service that inform her work with veterans and first responders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.