Lawrence Goncalves Jr., LICSW
Washington · 25 years in practice
, LICSW, centers his practice on building a trusting connection and practical skills.
License and registration
- LICSW, Washington
- LW00009741 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1427183409 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Lawrence
Lawrence Goncalves Jr., LICSW, centers his practice on building a trusting connection and practical skills. He aims to help people feel, think, and perform better than when they first began therapy. Lawrence draws on many approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.
He has 25 years of experience in mental health, beginning after earning a B.A. in Juvenile Counseling from the University of Washington and later a Master of Social Work from the same university.
Background and approach
Early work included community mental health with youth, juvenile offenders, domestic violence shelters, and group homes. That history informs his calm, grounded way of working with complex problems. Lawrence uses Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on the person's own goals.
He also applies Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and he uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing approaches when trauma processing is appropriate. Common concerns he helps people with include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, anger, and self-esteem.
He also supports people dealing with family and relationship difficulties such as communication problems, separation, infidelity, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. Lawrence practices in Washington and works in English. He offers several session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lawrence lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Lawrence Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Lawrence blends several practical approaches in online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's goals and perspective, so sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used as a method for processing traumatic memories when appropriate, helping people reduce the emotional intensity tied to specific events.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods that fit. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques to real-life needs rather than using one fixed model.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or times when typing feels easier than talking. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping therapy practical and accessible.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Lawrence commonly address?
He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and person-focused, combining client-centered work with techniques from CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and change patterns.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 25 years in mental health, starting after a B.A. in Juvenile Counseling and completing a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Washington and practices in that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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