Alan Lawrence, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Alan Lawrence

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alan Lawrence

Hi there, I'm Alan! Hello, I'm Alan Lawrence, licensed clinical social worker (LCS12658). I hold three master’s degrees in psychology, social work, and gerontology. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. We age from birth, facing many challenges and changes as we grow older. A burden shared is a burden lifted. Accomplish your goals and move forward. Learning lessons from the past and understanding your thinking process and internal dialogue (cognitive-behavioral) will empower you with new insights and direction. Let's get started. My approach I customize therapy sessions to the individual’s needs. I can be eclectic but emphasize cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to treatment. One’s thinking process and internal dialogue affect our emotions and behavior. I help individuals identify self-defeating thought patterns and substitute more realistic ways of thinking. I also encourage clients to review their past, learn insights and lessons, but the focus is on the here-and-now, with active problem-solving and conflict resolution. Especially important is proactive/preventive mind-body integration and healthy aging. My focus I work well with adults of all ages. I help clients identify their goals, increase their awareness, and empower themselves with confidence and direction. I assist people going through changes, transitions, health problems, stress, career issues, relationships, and family. My communication style I tell clients that they are in the driver’s seat and I’m their “Navigator.” Therapy is about self-empowerment, new awareness, and change. I never prescribe advice, but I help clients understand the nature of their problems. I enhance their awareness. Once they become aware of their conflicts, change begins. Therapy is like peeling an onion and is a slow process. There are no quick fixes. Tenacity and determination of the client, being conscientious, will result in client progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1073747473

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What practice does Alan Lawrence work with?

Alan Lawrence works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alan Lawrence?

Alan Lawrence frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alan Lawrence on their profile.