Alan Lawrence, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alan!

We age from birth with many challenges and changes as we grow older. A burden shared is a burden lifted. Learning lessons from the past and understanding your thinking process will empower you with new insights and direction. Let's accomplish your goals and move forward together.

My focus

I work well with adults of all ages. I help clients identify their goals, increase their awareness, and empower themselves with confidence and direction. I help people going through changes, transitions, health problems, stress, career issues, relationships, and family.

My approach

I customize therapy sessions to your needs, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches. Your thinking process and internal dialogue affect your emotions and behavior. I help you identify self-defeating thought patterns and substitute more realistic ways of thinking.

My communication style

You are in the driver's seat and I'm your navigator. Therapy is about self-empowerment, new awareness, and change. I never prescribe advice, but help you understand the nature of your problems and enhance your awareness. Once you become aware of your conflicts, change begins.

My journey to mental healthcare

Curiosity and understanding human behavior have always been part of my psyche. I work well with adults of all ages and help people improve the quality of their lives, work through their struggles, and gain new insights, new awareness, and new direction.

My goals for you

Having therapy goals is like using a road map—it's your GPS. If you're not sure what your goals are, we can discuss them together. I usually distribute a therapy goal worksheet. Eventually, your goals will need fine-tuning as they are achieved. Some clients prefer not to have goals and just want to free associate.

Our first session

I encourage you to be prepared and have a list of questions to ask. We get acquainted and interview each other to decide if we are compatible. I create a comfortable space where you can share openly and we can begin exploring what brings you to therapy.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 5 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Gerontology from University of Southern California, a Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California and a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alan Lawrence