Lawrence Story, LMFT

Lawrence Story is an LMFT who brings a practical, teachable style to therapy. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and move toward clearer choices. His voice is direct and encouraging, aimed at helping clients find hope again.

He describes his approach as grounded in real-world experience. He often uses stories and examples to clarify steps people can take. Clients can expect straightforward conversation that looks at what is happening now and what changes would help.

Lawrence draws on Client-Centered ideas to keep sessions focused on each person's needs. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to address symptoms and build coping skills. Mindfulness and existential ideas are woven into sessions when they fit a person’s goals.

Across a long career Lawrence has worked in leadership roles in healthcare and provided consulting for organizations. That background informs how he coaches people through life transitions, career concerns, and burnout. He also writes and speaks about wellness and resilience.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals, practice new skills, and adjust plans as life changes. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit everyday life.

Lawrence invites people to discuss stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting, and other life challenges. He aims to help each person find direction and build on strengths.

How Lawrence’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around each person's goals. It helps people feel heard and steers the work toward what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing specific skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical coping skills for strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lawrence will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques over several sessions and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone choose sessions that do not require being on camera. Many people find virtual work convenient for managing stress, practicing skills between sessions, and keeping consistent appointments while juggling other responsibilities.