Lawrence Otoole

Lawrence Otoole, PhD, LCSW, is a seasoned clinical social worker and therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing diverse life stressors. His therapeutic approach is meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or family, utilizing insight-oriented psychodynamic therapy alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. This comprehensive methodology helps clients gain a deeper understanding of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors while equipping them with the necessary tools to enhance resilience, restore their sense of self, and improve self-esteem. Lawrence specializes in various areas, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, ADHD, adolescent and young adult adjustment issues, school-related difficulties, and treatment for war zone trauma, as well as trauma experienced by firefighters and police. He has received specialized training in evidence-based treatments aimed at addressing anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and PTSD. Additionally, he conducts ADHD evaluations and collaborates with families to develop effective management plans for children with ADHD. With a current practice that includes many elderly and retired individuals, Lawrence possesses a remarkable ability to cultivate a trusting therapeutic alliance, which he recognizes as the cornerstone of effective therapy and the key to facilitating meaningful change. His extensive work with the Navy has also endowed him with valuable experience in treating individuals and families affected by war trauma.