Lawrence Story, LMFT
Experienced therapist who blends narrative and practical tools
Details
| Name | Lawrence Story |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 36 |
About Lawrence
Lawrence Story is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 36 years of experience. He brings a direct, experience-based style to sessions and focuses on helping people regain hope and move forward. He speaks plainly and uses real-life examples to make practical sense of difficult moments.
He centers his work on narrative ideas, helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach pairs with client-centered methods that honor each person's perspective.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and try new actions. Lawrence has led clinical teams and worked in executive roles for healthcare organizations. That background influences his coaching and problem-solving style.
He uses clear frameworks to help people sort priorities and set achievable steps toward change. Past work includes consulting roles with professional sports organizations and contributions to publications on treatment effectiveness. He also has a long history in fitness and wellness, and he brings that practical focus to conversations about stress, self-care, and motivation.
Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life transitions. Sessions typically mix talk, reflection, and concrete coping skills so people can try different approaches between meetings. Lawrence aims to collaborate with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and goals.
He asks practical questions, shares perspective from experience, and helps people test new ways of handling old problems.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Lawrence works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
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.
- Existential Therapy: 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lawrence among the ways he works.
- Trauma-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
Using Narrative and Practical Therapies Online
Lawrence blends narrative ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral work when meeting remotely. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and looks for different ways to frame problems so they feel less fixed. Client-centered methods prioritize the person’s own views and goals, giving space to be heard and to shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and daily life. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, and plans are adjusted as people try new strategies between meetings.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on useful, real-world changes.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Narrative Therapy ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe stories and try practical changes.
How long has he practiced?
He has 36 years of clinical and leadership experience in behavioral health and related consulting roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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