Angelique Lawrence

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that I frequently incorporate into my work as a clinical marriage and family therapist. My experience with CBT spans various relational and individual challenges, such as communication breakdowns, trust issues, anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behavioral patterns. In my practice, I use CBT to help clients recognize how their thoughts influence their emotions and actions within their relationships. For instance, a partner might believe, "My spouse doesn't care about me because they forgot our anniversary," leading to feelings of resentment and withdrawal. Through CBT, we explore these thoughts and assess their accuracy, considering alternative explanations like stress or forgetfulness. Couples Therapy: When working with couples, I use CBT to address negative interaction cycles. For example, if one partner feels unworthy and interprets neutral actions as rejection, we examine this pattern, reframe their perceptions, and practice alternative responses that promote understanding. I also teach couples to use "thought records" to track triggers and reactions, helping them gain clarity on how their thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors. Family Therapy: In family systems, CBT is instrumental in addressing intergenerational thought patterns or beliefs that perpetuate conflict. For instance, helping parents and children understand how assumptions and misinterpretations affect communication. I often incorporate role-playing techniques to allow family members to practice reframing thoughts and responding differently in challenging situations. Individual Therapy within a Relational Context: For individuals, CBT is particularly useful for enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress, which often improves relationship functioning. We work on reshaping self-critical thoughts or fears of abandonment, empowering them to engage more positively with their partners.

Attachment-based

I am a clinical marriage and family therapist with extensive experience helping families navigate conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their bonds. My approach incorporates evidence-based practices, including Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Bowen Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). With Structural Family Therapy, I work to identify and address dysfunctional family dynamics, helping families create healthier boundaries and improve their interactions. Using Bowen Family Systems Therapy, I assist families in understanding patterns of behavior and emotional reactivity passed down through generations, fostering greater self-awareness and relational harmony. Through Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, I guide families to identify strengths and develop practical solutions for current challenges. In my practice, I provide a safe and supportive environment where all family members can express themselves openly. I tailor interventions to each family's unique needs, focusing on fostering mutual understanding, resolving conflicts, and creating a stronger, more resilient family unit

Gottman method

I am a clinical marriage and family therapist with extensive experience helping couples navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through EFT, I guide couples in uncovering and addressing negative interaction patterns while fostering emotional connection and security. Using the Gottman Method, I teach practical tools to improve communication, manage conflicts effectively, and build lasting intimacy. Additionally, CBT helps partners identify and reframe negative thought patterns that may be impacting their relationship. In my practice, I create a safe and compassionate environment where both partners feel heard and understood. By tailoring treatment to each couple’s unique needs, I empower them to rebuild trust, deepen their emotional bond, and cultivate a fulfilling partnership.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

As a clinical marriage and family therapist, I specialize in mindfulness-based therapy to help individuals, couples, and families cultivate greater awareness, emotional regulation, and connection in their relationships. My approach integrates Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) techniques, tailored to the unique needs of each client. Through mindfulness practices such as meditation, breathwork, and body scanning, I guide clients in staying present, managing stress, and breaking free from reactive patterns. These tools help individuals and families build emotional resilience and foster more intentional and compassionate interactions. In my practice, I create a calming and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions with curiosity and openness. By incorporating mindfulness techniques into therapy, I empower clients to develop deeper self-awareness, enhance communication, and create meaningful, lasting change in their relationships.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

As a clinical marriage and family therapist, I specialize in sex therapy, helping individuals and couples address sexual concerns, enhance intimacy, and improve their overall sexual well-being. My approach combines evidence-based techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sensate Focus Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Through CBT, I assist clients in identifying and reframing negative beliefs or anxieties that may be impacting their sexual experiences. Using Sensate Focus Therapy, I guide couples through structured, non-pressured exercises designed to rebuild trust, foster physical connection, and enhance sensual awareness. With EFT, I address the emotional and relational aspects of intimacy, helping partners deepen their emotional bond and create a safe space for vulnerability. I provide a compassionate and judgment-free environment where clients feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics. By tailoring treatment to each individual or couple's unique concerns, I help them navigate challenges, discover solutions, and build fulfilling, intimate relationships. As a sex therapist with years of experience helping individuals and couples reconnect with their sensual and sexual selves, I’ve come to understand that sexual concerns are rarely just about sex. They’re often about intimacy, identity, communication, vulnerability, and the unspoken stories we carry in our bodies. Sex therapy offered them a safe, shame-free space to talk openly—perhaps for the first time—about their fears, fantasies, and longings. We explored how trauma, culture, body image, and relationship dynamics all shape the way we show up sexually. They learned that desire can ebb and flow, but with communication, trust, and playfulness, connection can be rebuilt. Sexual issues don’t make someone broken—they make someone human. And with compassion, curiosity, and the right tools, healing is not only possible—it’s transformative.