Lawrence Baker, LPC
Experienced LPC guiding healing and growth
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Family and relationships
About Lawrence Baker
Lawrence Baker combines long-standing experience in social services with focused work as a licensed counselor to help people navigate stress, trauma, and life transitions. He has worked in social services since 1994 and has served as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2005 - LPC indicates a credential for professional counseling practice. Over his career he has supported veterans and their families as well as people facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance use concerns, psychotic disorders, and adjustment difficulties.
Most of his practice has centered on individual, family, and group therapy, allowing him to adapt methods to fit each person or family he works with. He emphasizes a conversational and interactive style, listening with kindness and compassion while encouraging clients to identify goals and build practical skills. He believes everyone deserves to be heard and treated with dignity, respect, and warmth.
Lawrence focuses on helping people move beyond painful experiences and toward a more fulfilling, meaningful life. He welcomes working with people from diverse backgrounds and draws on proven counseling approaches to tailor care to each person’s circumstances and strengths.
Most of his practice has centered on individual, family, and group therapy, allowing him to adapt methods to fit each person or family he works with. He emphasizes a conversational and interactive style, listening with kindness and compassion while encouraging clients to identify goals and build practical skills. He believes everyone deserves to be heard and treated with dignity, respect, and warmth.
Lawrence focuses on helping people move beyond painful experiences and toward a more fulfilling, meaningful life. He welcomes working with people from diverse backgrounds and draws on proven counseling approaches to tailor care to each person’s circumstances and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lawrence Baker have?
Lawrence Baker has 20 years of experience.
Is Lawrence Baker a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AL LPC LPC02411.
In which languages does Lawrence Baker provide therapy?
Lawrence Baker provides therapy in English.
Where is Lawrence Baker located?
He is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Lawrence Baker as my therapist?
You can work with Lawrence Baker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lawrence Baker work with international clients?
Lawrence Baker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lawrence Baker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lawrence Baker
Lawrence Baker draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to shape online sessions that meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and active listening, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values while building self-directed growth. This approach suits people seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for personal discovery.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns where changing thinking and habits can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current goals and small, achievable steps, helping clients build momentum and notice what works. It is especially useful for people who want focused, goal-oriented work and quicker strategies for coping and change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lawrence collaborates with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then adapts methods to find the best fit. Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can make regular care more flexible and accessible for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow therapy to fit into daily life while maintaining the therapeutic focus and continuity of in-person work.