Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Jamil Lawrence, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06167600
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 089486
- NPI
- 1821532698
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Jamil supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Sleep and coaching
About Jamil
Jamil Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, sleep difficulties, and coaching. He works with people who need practical strategies they can use day to day.
He uses straightforward conversation and active listening to find what is getting in the way of a client's goals. Sessions often include skill practice, problem solving, and short-term behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of his approach when patterns of thinking or emotion regulation are involved.
Jamil also draws on client-centered and motivational methods to help people identify their own reasons for change and stay engaged. Mindfulness exercises are used when slowing down and noticing present-moment experience helps reduce stress and improve sleep.
He brings a decade of practice experience to clients facing addiction and related safety planning needs, along with a focus on communication problems, codependency, and commitment issues. He also addresses life contexts such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and aging concerns.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Jamil helps clients set concrete next steps between meetings and checks progress over time. People who want direct feedback, clear strategies, and a focus on daily functioning may find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people clarify goals and decide on next steps. It is useful when someone needs conversational space to sort through practical problems or life decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain stress, anxiety, or sleep problems. It usually involves setting small experiments, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and practicing new skills between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when strong emotions and relationship conflicts make it hard to follow through on goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, test techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaboration means methods can change if something is not working or if priorities shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits are often what clients cite as helpful when arranging regular sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleep problems, and coaching. He also works with related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-based work including client-centered conversation, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies and short-term behavior change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a clinician. That background informs work with addiction, safety planning, and everyday stressors.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey. Those are the credentials listed for his practice.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the sign-up process.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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