- LICSW clinician
- 25 years experience
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Lawrence
Lawrence Goncalves Jr. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and challenges tied to family and parenting. He aims to leave clients feeling, thinking, or performing better than when they first met.
He began his work after graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Juvenile Counseling. His early years were spent at a community mental health clinic supporting youth and families. Over time he has worked in settings that include juvenile offender programs, domestic violence shelters, community centers, and youth group homes.
After earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, he became an LICSW and continued providing mental health services. His experience spans individual and group care for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. That practical history informs his straightforward approach to common concerns like sleep problems, anger, grief, and relationship strains.
He draws on a mix of clinical methods in therapy, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, existential ideas, and EMDR. In sessions he focuses on realistic, usable ways to manage and tolerate life’s problems, and on thinking differently about difficult situations.
People seeking support with fatherhood issues, blended family struggles, attachment or abandonment concerns, and coping with change may find his background relevant. He welcomes the chance to be the therapist who helps someone take practical steps forward.
Online approaches that match your needs
Client-centered work focuses on the client’s own goals and pace, with the therapist listening carefully and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that get in the way of daily life by teaching concrete skills and practical exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It is often used for anger, impulsivity, and complex emotion regulation problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps tailor the therapy to everyday demands.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about which session arrangements are available and how they can match your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, family and parenting concerns, grief, sleep issues, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to create practical strategies for daily life.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience working in community mental health, shelters, juvenile programs, and group settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a LICSW in Washington and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.