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LICSW, LCSW

Lawrence Flynn, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Sleeping, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Lawrence

Lawrence Flynn is a licensed therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who assists people managing stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and career or coaching goals.

Background and approach

He also addresses a wide array of related concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, attachment struggles, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and fertility or substance-related difficulties.

Lawrence approaches each case with practical attention to the issues that brought someone to therapy and a focus on identifying workable change. His style centers on collaboration and respect, blending client-centered listening with targeted interventions drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems.

He tailors sessions to the person’s needs and emphasizes strengths, problem-solving, and resilience building. Lawrence holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Florida, bringing a quarter century of experience to help clients move toward clearer priorities and more effective coping.

He offers flexible communication formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Lawrence integrates Internal Family Systems, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into an online practice that aims to meet practical needs and personal goals. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people explore different internal parts and their roles so they can reduce internal conflict and increase self-leadership; this can be useful for trauma responses, anxiety, or patterns that feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and meeting clients where they are, creating a respectful space to clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, preferences, and goals. Sessions can blend elements from these approaches over time so the plan evolves with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with this clinician is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, maintain continuity during busy periods, and access support from different locations while working toward concrete skills and emotional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, and career-related challenges, along with many related focus areas.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The practice emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative style that combines listening and validation with solution-focused strategies and resilience building to meet each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 25 years of experience providing therapeutic and wellness services across a variety of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is credentialed as LICSW and LCSW and is based in Florida with the listed license details MA LICSW LICSW127431 and FL LCSW SW22064.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to choose a format that fits their needs and schedule.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's 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