Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Lawrence works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lawrence
Lawrence Goncalves Jr. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage strong emotions, rebuild routines, and handle life’s transitions. Lawrence aims to leave clients feeling better than when they first met him.
He began his work after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Juvenile Counseling from the University of Washington and then a Master of Social Work from the same school.
Background and approach
Early roles included community mental health, youth group homes, domestic violence shelters, and work with juvenile offenders. Those years shaped his practical, straightforward approach to care. Lawrence uses several well-known methods to guide sessions.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-first relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or anger. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where appropriate to address trauma and emotion regulation.
His practice supports a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem. He also addresses family and relationship issues like abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, and communication problems. Lawrence meets people where they are and focuses on usable strategies.
Sessions aim to build coping skills, reduce impulsivity, and improve daily functioning. He provides care in Washington and conducts sessions in English.
What Lawrence works with
Everything Lawrence lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lawrence's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Lawrence lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and respect, letting the person set the pace and topics while the therapist reflects and supports. This approach helps people who need acceptance and a steady relationship to talk through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying different behaviors. It helps with issues like anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems by teaching practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. Those tools can reduce impulsivity, manage intense reactions, and improve communication in strained relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and daily life and then suggest approaches that match what the person wants to accomplish. That plan can change as progress is made and needs shift.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching between sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Lawrence
What issues does Lawrence commonly address?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping issues, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a respectful, client-centered relationship and uses practical skills from approaches like CBT and DBT to guide sessions.
What is his professional background?
Lawrence has 25 years of experience starting after a B.A. in Juvenile Counseling and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, followed by clinical practice in community and treatment settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW, practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication needs.
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.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.