- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and client-centered
About Lawrence
Lawrence Baker is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of counseling experience. He has worked in social services since 1994 and held his LPC credential since 2005. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
He has spent much of his career providing individual, family, and group therapy sessions. That work exposed him to a wide range of issues, including substance use, post-traumatic stress, and adjustment difficulties after major life events. Lawrence draws on that background when he talks through practical steps with clients.
His style is conversational and interactive. Sessions tend to be a back-and-forth where the client’s goals guide the focus. He uses listening and focused questions to help people clarify next steps and try out new ways of coping.
Lawrence describes his stance as respectful and direct. He aims to treat people with dignity and kindness while helping them confront difficult feelings. For people dealing with career shifts, relationship strain, or the pressures of early adulthood, he works on concrete skills and small changes that add up over time.
Clients often work on reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding routines after losses or major changes. He also addresses issues like codependency, control struggles, commitment concerns, and caregiver stress when those come up in sessions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals. It emphasizes accepting the client’s feelings and helping them find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem, grief, or feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical strategies to shift thinking patterns and develop new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes. It helps people identify strengths and build short-term steps toward clearer goals, which can be helpful during career changes or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Session logistics should fit into everyday life. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around school, work, or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits a busy routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a conversational, interactive approach that focuses on listening, questions, and practical steps to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in social services since 1994 and has held an LPC credential since 2005, giving him 20 years of counseling experience.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Alabama.
Can non-US residents work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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