Shlomo Lawrence

Shlomo Lawrence is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people cope with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addiction. He practices in Florida and draws on over 12 years of clinical experience. He aims to make sessions straightforward and calm so people can talk about what matters most.

He listens carefully and works to build trust in the room. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between visits. He uses approaches that center the client’s experience and teach tools for managing stress, mood, and difficult memories.

Shlomo has worked in community treatment programs and addiction services, including co-occurring disorders. He has also spent years in trauma-focused settings supporting people processing painful events and loss. His background includes work with relationship conflict and caregiving stress as well as clients facing chronic illness or major life transitions.

His clinical style blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with client-centered listening. He also applies EMDR for people who want a structured way to work with traumatic memories. Treatment plans are shaped around each person’s needs and goals.

He was raised by first generation survivors of Nazi Germany, and that family history informs his commitment to compassionate care and community service. He encourages open conversation about stigma, coping, and the small changes that help daily life feel more manageable.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for mood and behavior, using mindfulness skills to manage stress, or applying EMDR-style processing if trauma memories are a main concern.

The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it simpler to continue care while juggling caregiving, work, or medical appointments, and the therapist will discuss which session rhythm and format best suit each person’s situation.