About

Hi there, I'm Alan! Hello, I'm Alan Lawrence, licensed clinical social worker (LCS12658). I hold three master degrees in psychology, social work and gerontology. We age from birth with many challenges and changes as we grow older. A burden shared is a burden lifted. Accomplish your goals and move forward. Learning lessons from the past, and understanding your thinking process and internal dialogue (cognitive-behavioral) will empower you with new insights and direction. Let's get started. My approach I customize therapy sessions to the indiividual's needs. I can be eclectic but do emphasize cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment. One's thinking process and internal dialogue affect our emotions and behavior. I help individuals identify self-defeating thought patterns and substitute more realistic ways of thinking. I also encourage clients to review their past, learn some insights, and lessons, but focus is on the here-and-now, with active problem-solving and conflict resolution. Especially important is proactive/preventive mind-body integration and healthy aging. My focus I work well with adults of all ages. I help clients identify their goals, increase their awareness, and empower themselves with confidence and direction. I help people going through changes, transitions, health problems, stress, career issues, relationships and family. My communication style I tell clients that they are in the driver seat and I'm their "Navigator". Therapy is about self- empowerment. New awareness and change. I never prescribe advice, but I help clients to understand the nature of their problems. I enhance their awareness. Once they become aware of their conflicts, then change begins. Therapy is like peeling the onion and is a slow process. There are no quick fixes. Tenacity and determination of the client, being conscientious, will result in client progress.