Lawrence McDaniel, LCSW

Lawrence McDaniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 13 years of clinical experience. He focuses on working with male teens, men across the lifespan, and families to address anger management, stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, grief, religious trauma, self-esteem challenges, and major life changes. His practice also attends to issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.

He emphasizes a trusting therapeutic relationship where feelings are acknowledged and clients feel understood rather than judged. Drawing on evidence-based methods, he helps clients identify patterns that drive difficult emotions and behaviors, teaches practical coping skills, and supports steps toward healthier relationships and greater emotional balance. Lawrence integrates approaches matched to each person’s needs to create clear strategies for managing day-to-day challenges.

Lawrence frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors individual goals and values. He supports clients in exploring forgiveness, building healthier habits, and reclaiming a sense of control and connection. He is accepting new clients and offers flexible formats to help people engage in care that fits their lives.