- Years in practice
- 34
- Credentials
- LPC, LMFT
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Lawrence
Lawrence Matheny is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Virginia. He brings 34 years of clinical work and a long history in pastoral ministry to conversations about stress, relationships, addiction, grief, parenting, and mood concerns. He listens first and helps people use their strengths to make practical changes.
He spent decades in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health and substance use settings.
Background and approach
That work gave him experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and long-term mental health challenges. He also has a master's degree in Counseling and a master's in Pastoral Ministry. In sessions he focuses on clear, collaborative work.
He uses client-centered methods to follow a person’s pace. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and trauma-focused methods when past hurts are central to current problems.
Parents reading this will find practical ideas for managing stress, improving relationships, and handling parenting strains. He is comfortable discussing faith when that matters to the person seeking help. The aim is steady progress, not rushed fixes.
Therapy conversations can include goal setting, simple behavioral experiments, and strategies for coping with grief or addiction. Lawrence aims to help people move from where they are now toward clearer, more manageable steps for change. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to achieve.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Lawrence lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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 support
Lawrence uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead, listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to them. This approach helps when parents need space to talk through values, faith, or sensitive family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer actions; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, attainable steps and quick wins to reduce overwhelm and create momentum in daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to compare methods, try techniques, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. The process is about testing what helps and keeping what works rather than sticking to a single model.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, clarifying homework, or keeping progress between scheduled talks. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around parenting schedules and everyday life.
Questions people ask about Lawrence
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused planning, and trauma-focused work. Sessions aim to be practical and goal oriented.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of professional experience including work in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health and substance abuse settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Virginia with VA LPC and VA LMFT noted.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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