Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff, LCPC
Practical therapy that fits your life
Details
| Name | Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Montana |
| Licensed in | Montana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 16 |
About Lawrence
Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps parents and adults can use each day. Lance aims to make therapy feel straightforward and doable for people juggling work, family, and life changes.
Lance uses a narrative-minded approach to help people tell their story differently and find new meanings. He pairs that with client-centered care to make sure each session follows what matters to the individual.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He brings 16 years of counseling experience and a wide range of clinical exposure. That background informs a flexible style that adjusts to each person’s needs rather than following a single method.
He often focuses on immediate, practical changes people can try between sessions. Lance prefers video sessions but also works through phone, live chat, and text messaging when that fits a person’s life. He works with people on concerns such as grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career transition, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and life purpose.
Clients can expect clear communication and regular check-ins about what is working. He emphasizes collaborative planning and short-term goals to build momentum and restore everyday functioning.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Lawrence works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lawrence directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lawrence directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Lawrence blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change how they tell their life stories, focus sessions on what matters most, and try specific strategies that alter thinking and behavior. Narrative Therapy helps separate a person from a problem so they can see options and take new actions. Client-centered care emphasizes listening, empathy, and shaping sessions around each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools for shifting unhelpful thoughts and routines and is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.Choosing an approach is a shared process. He works collaboratively to identify what seems most useful and adjusts methods as needs and goals evolve. That way the plan reflects the person's preferences and practical life constraints rather than a fixed protocol.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy days. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Chat and messaging let people send updates or work between sessions without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to maintain continuity while balancing work, parenting, and travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career and life transitions, ADHD, bipolar-related issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a narrative-minded approach alongside client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques, focusing on real-life steps and shifting stories that feel stuck.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of counseling experience and a broad clinical background that informs an adaptable, practical approach to treatment.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCPC and practices from Montana.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and use of a subscription model; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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