- Addictions help
- Relationship work
- Guilt and shame
About Lawrence
Lawrence Benes is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with addictions, relationship strain, grief and loss, depression, and the stress of life changes. He also works with concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and issues around life purpose and men’s concerns.
Lawrence begins from the idea that clients know their own stories. He treats people as the experts on their lives and looks for strengths that can be used to manage current challenges. Sessions are practical and focused on the problems a person brings rather than abstract theory.
In the room he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. He talks through what has and hasn’t worked and helps set small, achievable steps forward. Conversations commonly cover how past losses, relationship dynamics, or substance use shape current feelings and choices.
He frames struggles like guilt and shame as understandable responses that can be examined and worked with over time. Lawrence aims to make sense of how those feelings fit with a person’s values and goals, and to identify concrete actions that reduce their hold.
People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients may be accepted; sessions are offered in English.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building practical skills. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts and beliefs influence mood and actions and use exercises to test and shift those thoughts. These methods are useful for depression, guilt, and mood concerns.Behavioral techniques concentrate on small, repeatable actions that change outcomes over time. That can include building routines, reducing substance use triggers, or practicing new communication habits in relationships. These techniques help when people want concrete steps to change patterns that feel stuck.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as work proceeds.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on problem-solving, skill practice, and the conversations needed to address guilt, shame, and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace issues.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He treats guilt and shame as understandable reactions to events and choices and talks through how they fit with a person’s values. The work emphasizes identifying small steps to lessen their impact.
What is his professional background?
He has 35 years of professional experience helping people with addictions, relationships, grief, and mood concerns. That experience informs a practical, problem-focused style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida. He uses the LMHC credential as provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.