- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Lawrence
Lawrence Goncalves Jr., LICSW, brings 25 years of hands-on experience to his work with parents and individuals managing life’s stresses. He focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage mood swings, and cope with grief or major changes. Lawrence aims to leave people feeling better able to handle daily challenges.
He began his career after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Juvenile Counseling from the University of Washington and later completed a Master of Social Work at the same university.
Background and approach
Early roles included work in community mental health, youth group homes, juvenile offender programs, and domestic violence shelters. That variety shaped his ability to adapt approaches to different situations. Lawrence uses a range of therapeutic methods to address problems like parenting stress, family conflict, addiction, and trauma.
He leans on client-centered listening alongside tools from cognitive behavioral work and skills-based approaches. He also integrates techniques for trauma processing when needed. Sessions focus on real-world skills and concrete steps.
Parents often work on communication, boundaries, and coping strategies they can use between sessions. Lawrence emphasizes building trust first so practical strategies can stick. He practices in Washington as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and he offers sessions in English.
For people juggling busy schedules, he provides several remote formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Getting started is a straightforward process of completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to begin.
What Lawrence works with
Everything Lawrence lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lawrence helps people with.
- 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.
Practical approaches for online parenting and stress support
Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens carefully and reflects concerns back so goals emerge from what matters most to the client. This approach helps parents feel heard and steer sessions toward pressing day-to-day issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions use simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new routines for sleep, anxiety, or mood. This can be useful for parenting stress, anger, and problems with sleep or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Skills include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help in high-conflict family moments or when impulsivity is a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques over time so strategies are practical and usable between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in video, phone, live chat, and text formats. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief coaching, quick skill reminders, or ongoing support between full sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules.
Questions people ask about Lawrence
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and parenting challenges among other issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with structured strategies. Sessions balance empathy with practical tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How long has he worked in this field?
He has 25 years of experience working in community mental health, youth services, shelters, and clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW, and practices in Washington.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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