- Addictions
- Trauma
- Guilt and shame
About Lawrence
Lawrence Algiene is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado with 19 years of experience. He works with people carrying relationship wounds and situational struggles, including addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on divorce and separation, money and financial issues, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Lawrence says healing begins with awareness. He guides people to notice how thoughts, behaviors, and personal values connect. That awareness becomes the basis for clear decisions and believable actions. Sessions move from understanding toward small, concrete steps that fit the person’s life.
His approach emphasizes noticing patterns and then committing to specific behaviors that match stated values. Clients work on accountability and practical choices that build everyday functioning. Lawrence describes this as creating honest, adult responses instead of repeating old reactions.
He frames difficult wins as “ugly victories” - real changes that may not look graceful but produce steadier self-respect. He also helps people untangle guilt and shame that tie back to family, faith, or past relationships. Conversations focus on what can be done now, not on quick fixes.
Sessions are straightforward and action-oriented while keeping attention on understanding first. That makes it easier to sustain motivation when change feels hard. People who come for help can expect a steady, plainspoken process aimed at clearer choices and more reliable behavior.
How his approaches translate to online care
Lawrence uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on awareness and action. One core method helps people map connections between their thoughts, behaviors, and values so they can see what keeps old patterns running. This approach is practical for addressing guilt, shame, and trauma-related reactions because it points to specific everyday choices to change.Another common technique he emphasizes involves turning insight into committed behavior. After understanding a pattern, the work shifts to small, believable steps that reinforce adult responses and sustain motivation. That method is useful for addictions, parenting challenges, and financial or life-purpose concerns where steady practice matters more than sudden insight.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. He works collaboratively to see which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts as those needs change. The process is about testing what helps and keeping what works.
The profile does not specify which online session formats he offers, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on guilt, shame, and related problems.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as divorce, money problems, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He starts by helping people become aware of links between thoughts, behaviors, and values. From there he focuses on believable actions that align with those values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience working with relational trauma and situational concerns.
What is his credential and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, licensed in Colorado, and practices with that credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.