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Lawrence Story

Calm guidance for real-life parenting challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
36 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lawrence

Lawrence Story is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 36 years of clinical experience. He blends hands-on clinical work with teaching and coaching to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He writes and speaks about practical ways to move forward and uses everyday language in sessions so parents can understand next steps clearly.

He draws on client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience at the center of treatment.

Background and approach

He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and impulses. Mindfulness and existential ideas appear in sessions when clients are exploring life purpose or values. Lawrence has worked in leadership roles for public and health organizations and has led workshops on wellness and fitness.

He has published a motivational book and contributed to a treatment research publication, bringing an educator’s voice into clinical work. His varied background informs practical strategies rather than abstract theory. Sessions focus on clear, teachable skills and real-life plans.

He often uses personal stories and frame of reference exercises to clarify choices and build hope after loss or big changes. Parents reading on a phone will find direct language about what to try next and how to practice new skills at home. Lawrence holds a Texas LMFT credential, practices in Texas, and offers several online session formats.

He explains options and helps people match therapy to their daily routines and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience first and focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone wants space to reflect and make choices about parenting, relationships, or life direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It works well for worries, low mood, and building concrete skills for managing stress and daily routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills are helpful for managing strong feelings, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits their needs and preferences. That way the work stays practical and focused on everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, follow up between meetings, and practice skills from home. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach, coach, and support progress while keeping therapy accessible for people who need flexible scheduling.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and parenting issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and teaching-focused, combining client-centered listening with skills training from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 36 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, consulting, teaching, and workshop delivery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - TX LMFT 4347 - and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
36 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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