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Lawrence Baker, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Client-Centered approach
About Lawrence
Lawrence Baker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 20 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
He began in social services in 1994 and earned his LPC in 2005. His background includes individual, family, and group work with people facing depression, anxiety, substance use, post-traumatic stress, psychotic disorders, and adjustment concerns. He has spent much of his career supporting veterans and those connected to them.
His sessions are conversational and interactive. He listens, asks questions, and helps people notice patterns in their thinking and behavior. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure practical steps and small experiments between sessions.
Lawrence focuses on helping people repair daily routines, manage strong emotions, and reduce reactions that cause problems at work or home. He uses short, concrete strategies alongside discussion so clients can try new responses outside sessions. Progress is often tracked through clear goals and small, measurable steps.
He aims to make scheduling and ongoing care straightforward. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to discuss goals, preferences, and what a helpful next step would look like.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Lawrence uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior and then try small experiments to change them. CBT sessions are practical and focused on skills such as managing anxiety, reducing avoidance, and testing new reactions to stressful situations.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term, achievable goals and to build on what is already working in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means agreeing on concrete targets, simple homework, and regular reviews to see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins between work commitments, and reduce travel time. Discussing how to structure meetings happens in the first appointment so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, career concerns, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in social services since 1994 and has been an LPC since 2005, with two decades of clinical experience.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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