Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Toni Lawrence, LCSW, LICSW
Texas
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 66750
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW128471
- NPI
- 1720716020
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Toni 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
- Attachment work
- DBT skills
- EMDR elements
About Toni
Toni Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with eight years of professional experience and a background in the military. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ concerns among other issues. Toni works with people who are managing grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and shifts in life circumstances.
She uses straightforward, person-centered work. Toni treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and aim to make small changes that fit into day-to-day life.
Her clinical interests include attachment issues and codependency. She also addresses communication problems, dissociation, and reactions to disaster or violence. Toni has worked with first responders and veterans, and she brings that experience into conversations about trauma and post-traumatic stress.
Toni uses approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and elements of the Gottman Method. These methods shape how she structures sessions and skills practice.
Toni aims to help people manage panic and panic attacks, disruptive mood patterns, guilt and shame, and challenges after sexual assault or domestic violence. Her approach is steady and practical, focused on clear steps and skill building.
BHow sessions work
How her clinical approaches fit with online work
Toni uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior; this approach helps when people want to understand connection patterns and improve how they relate to others. Client-centered work means sessions focus on the person's priorities and pace, with the therapist following the client's lead to set goals.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach concrete tools for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. DBT skills are useful for panic, anger, mood swings, and stress management because they break problems into specific skills to practice.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. Toni will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as issues evolve and new skills are tried.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list formats. Ask about the available session options so you can pick what fits your routine. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can fit around work and family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas, Massachusetts
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Toni helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ issues, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that highlights clients' strengths and focuses on practical skills and clear steps to manage daily problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience and previously served 16 years in the military, which informs her work with trauma and veteran-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and is licensed in Texas as TX LCSW and in Massachusetts as MA LICSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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