- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Lawrence
Lawrence Baker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 20 years of experience. He helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that affect daily life.
He began in social services in 1994 and became an LPC in 2005. Much of his work has been one-on-one, though he has experience in group and family sessions as well. His background includes working with veterans, people facing substance use problems, and those managing post-traumatic stress and adjustment difficulties.
Sessions are conversational and interactive. He listens with attention and keeps discussions practical. He helps people name patterns from their past and try small changes to do things differently now.
Lawrence uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He draws on these methods to help with problem solving, changing unhelpful thoughts, and identifying concrete next steps.
He respects each person’s dignity and focuses on clear goals. Conversations often include checking how coping strategies are working and adjusting what comes next. For someone noticing that family roles or expectations still shape their choices, he can help sort those patterns and work toward manageable changes.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. In practice this means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and reflects what they say to help clarify feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and clear goals. Sessions often identify what will look different when a problem is improved and then plan short, achievable actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily realities and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted over time if something is not working.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday break or a busy schedule, and they allow conversations without travel. If a shorter check-in or a session without video would help manage time or bandwidth, mention that when scheduling so choices can be discussed.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and patterns from childhood are listed among his focuses.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is conversational and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem solving, and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in social services since 1994 and has been an LPC since 2005, giving him around 20 years of counseling experience.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in Alabama and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I get started if I want to meet with him?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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