Lawrence Matheny uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strains, trauma, and grief.
01About Lawrence
Lawrence Matheny uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strains, trauma, and grief. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Virginia. He writes simply and directly to people who feel stuck and want practical change.
He draws on 34 years of clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health and substance abuse settings. That background means he is familiar with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, aging concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and family of origin problems. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on building small, doable steps toward those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to find realistic strategies for everyday life.
Trauma-Focused work is available when past hurt continues to affect current functioning. His pastoral ministry experience and a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry mean he can respectfully include faith and spiritual resources when that matters to the person in therapy. He aims to listen first, then help people use their own strengths to move forward.
Lawrence speaks English and offers therapy through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701002520 · expires June 2026
- LMFT (Virginia)
- License 0717000741 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1396837613 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lawrence lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Methods Lawrence names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Lawrence names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How client-centered and practical approaches work online
Lawrence uses client-centered therapy to begin work by listening and following what matters most to the person. This approach helps identify personal goals and priorities so each session focuses on what the person wants to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT helps people test different ways of thinking and try concrete behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps and on strengths that are already working. It is useful when someone wants quick, practical strategies to handle relationship stress, parenting challenges, or day-to-day coping.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration helps make sure the plan is realistic and feels useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, live chat for shorter focused check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He emphasizes a client-centered stance and uses CBT and solution-focused methods to create practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 34 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals and community mental health and substance abuse settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds credentials as an LPC and an LMFT and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled and how do sessions begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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