Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff

Therapy grounded in practical, personalized strategies

LCPC Montana

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lawrence

Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff welcomes people seeking practical, respectful help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and a range of mood and life-transition issues.

Background and approach

He presents as someone who aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on what is useful right now, emphasizing collaboration and tailoring strategies to fit each person. Lance communicates directly and uses a narrative style to help clients connect the dots and develop clearer, more manageable perspectives.

With 16 years of clinical experience and an LCPC credential, he draws on a broad toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness techniques. His training and long practice history span common and complex concerns, and he favors adaptable, results-oriented work that stays grounded in the client’s present goals.

Based in Montana and working with both U.S. and international clients, he offers several online session formats and encourages a beginning step of scheduling a session to see if the fit feels right.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Many of his methods adapt neatly to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; it often includes practical exercises and skill practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative relationship in which the therapist helps the client explore values and goals at their own pace, supporting self-directed change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be taught and rehearsed during online sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss symptoms, goals, and personal preferences to recommend methods and adjust strategies over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online formats bring practical benefits for scheduling and access. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills training and EMDR-informed work, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible options for check-ins, coaching, or brief support between meetings. These varied formats can help clients fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity even when travel or relocation occurs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lance commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career concerns, as well as bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related mood or life-transition difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses a practical, client-centered stance paired with techniques from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, aiming to tailor methods to what the individual finds helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 16 years of counseling experience and describes working with a wide range of typical and complex mental health situations over that time.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds an LCPC credential and practices from Montana while accepting both U.S. and international clients.

Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

He conducts therapy in English and does accept international clients, working with people both inside and outside the United States.

Which session formats are available with him?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English