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LICSW, LCSW

Lawrence Flynn, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Sleeping
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lawrence

Lawrence Flynn is a licensed therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, and coaching needs.

Background and approach

He brings a compassionate, strengths-focused perspective that aims to help clients identify practical strategies and build resilience while addressing immediate concerns and longer-term goals. His practice emphasizes client-centered care that adapts to each person’s circumstances and priorities.

He blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to create individualized plans. Lawrence explains options clearly and partners with clients to select approaches that match their needs and values.

Licensed to practice in Florida, he draws on a quarter century of work in behavioral health, addiction, crisis management, and wellness coaching to guide therapeutic conversations and practical problem solving. Sessions can include discussion of life transitions, communication and relationship patterns, coping skills for stress and trauma, and tailored support for substance-related concerns and other complex issues.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lawrence often blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients notice patterns of thinking and manage stress in the moment. CBT offers practical tools for identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and ADHD-related challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and support better focus and emotional regulation.

He also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance skills are needed. DBT-informed skills provide concrete strategies for coping with intense feelings and improving communication in close relationships. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and everyday life circumstances rather than prescribing a single path.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and access support from home or other locations in Florida. These options offer flexibility for check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing coaching-style support while allowing therapists and clients to determine the cadence and format that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and strength-based, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies to meet each person’s goals while drawing on solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction services, crisis management, and wellness coaching to his practice and therapeutic work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Florida. The credential details include MA LICSW LICSW127431 and FL LCSW SW22064.
Can clients meet with him in languages other than English?
Services are provided in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions 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