Jamil Lawrence
LCSW offering CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and coaching support
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About
Jamil Lawrence, LCSW, brings ten years of clinical experience to his work with people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and sleep difficulties. He identifies as a Black therapist and frames his practice around practical skill building and collaborative planning. His training includes national certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for substance use concerns and advanced work in safety planning interventions.
His practice addresses a wide set of concerns beyond core specialties, including adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM and kink-related concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and eating or substance-related issues. He also lists work with divorce, disruptive mood regulation, and disaster-related coping among his additional focus areas.
Licensed in New Jersey, Jamil uses approaches drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. He offers coaching-oriented support alongside clinical work and notes that services provided to people outside New Jersey will be non-clinical in nature.
His practice addresses a wide set of concerns beyond core specialties, including adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM and kink-related concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and eating or substance-related issues. He also lists work with divorce, disruptive mood regulation, and disaster-related coping among his additional focus areas.
Licensed in New Jersey, Jamil uses approaches drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. He offers coaching-oriented support alongside clinical work and notes that services provided to people outside New Jersey will be non-clinical in nature.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Sleeping disorders, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 089486, NJ LCSW 44SC06167600
- NPI Number: 1821532698
- License: LCSW (New Jersey), LCSW (New York)
Remote care options and therapeutic approaches
Jamil offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. He pairs structured skills work with conversations that explore personal meaning and motivation, tailoring each session to the concerns presented by the person seeking help.
He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that maintain stress, anxiety, sleep problems, or substance use, then works collaboratively to build practical strategies and experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, or distress tolerance skills are central concerns. Motivational Interviewing is integrated when ambivalence about change or recovery goals emerges, supporting a person to articulate their values and next steps.
These approaches are presented in an interactive, client-centered manner, with the format of video, phone, chat, or messaging chosen to fit individual preferences and scheduling needs. Services provided to people outside New Jersey are offered as non-clinical problem solving, life coaching, or feedback rather than clinical treatment.
What is Jamil's clinical experience?
Jamil has ten years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
He is an LCSW with licenses listed as NY LCSW 089486 and NJ LCSW 44SC06167600.
Which languages does he speak?
This profile lists English as the language offered for services.
Where is he based?
He is licensed and based in New Jersey.
How can people work with him online?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
This profile does not accept international clients. The profile also notes that services to people outside New Jersey will be non-clinical in nature.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with the service.