Lawrence Story

Lawrence Story is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Texas with 36 years of practice. He blends direct clinical work with coaching and leadership to help people find hope and direction during hard times.

He uses a practical, conversational style in sessions. He often draws on personal stories and real-world examples to make ideas clear and relatable. That approach is meant to help people see small changes that lead to better daily functioning.

Lawrence has experience leading organizations in healthcare and consulting to large groups. That background influences his work with people facing career strain, burnout, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with anger, addiction, anxiety, trauma, and grief by focusing on concrete steps they can take now.

His methods include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, and strategies from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. He also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people weigh meaning and choices in their lives.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that looks at present challenges, past patterns, and clear goals. Lawrence says he enjoys teaching practical skills and helping people design plans to reach personal goals today and in the future.

How his approaches translate to online work

Lawrence commonly uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques. Client-centered work focuses on empathetic listening and understanding what matters to each person, which helps build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often with homework to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance through skill practice.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as different skills or perspectives become more useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue work on skills from their everyday environment while getting support from a licensed professional.