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Lawrence Flynn

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

LICSW, LCSW Florida

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

About Lawrence

Lawrence Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and coaching needs.

Background and approach

He also pays attention to related areas such as aging and geriatric issues, attachment and autism spectrum concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, commitment and communication problems, disaster coping, divorce and separation, fertility matters, and substance-related issues.

He brings a client-centered orientation to his work, meeting people where they are and drawing on practical, evidence-informed strategies to help them define and pursue realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices are part of his repertoire alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused interventions to support coping, behavior change, and clearer decision-making.

Licensed in Florida as an LICSW and LCSW, he tailors treatment plans to each person’s strengths and circumstances while emphasizing collaboration and resilience building. Throughout his career he has worked with diverse life challenges and offers flexible, modern ways to connect for therapy through video, phone, chat, or messaging depending on what fits a client's needs and schedule.

Combining evidence-informed approaches with online flexibility

Lawrence incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and to improve sleep and daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and working from the client’s own goals and strengths to build motivation and clarity around change.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed; DBT offers concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and he collaborates with each person to shape a plan that fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.

Practically, online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and engage in therapy in ways that match daily life and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lawrence commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, intimacy challenges, parenting, anger, and career or coaching questions.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is client-centered and collaborative, blending solution-focused work with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience delivering mental health, addiction, crisis management, and wellness support across varied settings and concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in Florida; the listed license details are MA LICSW LICSW127431 and FL LCSW SW22064.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for engagement.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Massachusetts

Languages

English