Lawrence Goncalves Jr., LICSW

Lawrence Goncalves Jr., LICSW, draws on 25 years of clinical work to help people feel and function better. He aims to leave clients thinking or performing better than when they first met. He writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical progress in therapy.

He began his career after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Juvenile Counseling from the University of Washington. His first decade was spent at a community mental health clinic working with youth and families. That early work included time with juvenile offenders, domestic violence shelters, community centers, and group homes.

After completing a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington, he became a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. He has since provided mental health therapy across many settings, offering individual and group work to people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and racial backgrounds.

In sessions he emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. He uses a combination of clinical approaches, adapting methods to what each person needs. Treatment focuses on real-life problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, sleep problems, and relationship wounds such as infidelity and attachment issues.

Clients can expect a practical orientation that mixes talk, skills practice, and technique. He aims to help people manage emotions, improve communication, and cope with major life changes. He invites those who want straightforward help to begin the process and explore a plan together.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy, helping people voice their needs and feel understood while building trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might help. That collaborative process guides whether more skill-building, exposure to difficult memories, or reflective conversations are emphasized.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed, focus on skill practice between meetings, or choose sessions that fit work and family schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to online sessions so therapy remains practical and goal oriented.