Shlomo Lawrence, LMFT

Shlomo Lawrence is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and trauma. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is driving a person's worries. Many clients seek him out for help with depression, mood swings, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

He brings 12 years of clinical experience. That work has included community treatment, addiction programs that address co-occurring disorders, and trauma-focused settings. He has supported people with substance use concerns, obsessive behaviors, and a range of mood and spectrum issues. He also has experience supporting people connected to adoption, foster care, and multigenerational trauma.

In sessions he aims to be compassionate and approachable. He prefers a collaborative style where the person’s goals shape the plan. He listens first, clarifies what matters most, and then offers practical steps people can try between meetings.

His practice uses tools drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, EMDR, and mindfulness. He adapts methods to each person rather than using a single fixed model. Progress often focuses on coping skills, clearer communication, and manageable behavioral changes.

He values the role of meaning and purpose in healing and draws on his own family history to inform a respectful, steady approach. Sessions are conducted in English in Florida, and he does not work with international clients at this time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead, so online sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the individual and shaping goals together. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to talk through stress, relationship concerns, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests new ways of responding. In remote sessions CBT can include simple exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that people practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

EMDR is an approach used for trauma that involves focused processing of distressing memories; in the therapist's practice it has been used with people who have experienced significant trauma and related symptoms. When used online, the therapist adapts the pacing and techniques to fit the person’s comfort and attention.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. Many people find that a mix of listening, skills training, and targeted trauma work provides the best fit.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care without travel interruptions.