Lawrence Newman, a Counselor with credentials including MEd, LCPC, LADC, and CCFC, brings over 20 years of experience in guiding individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. His specialties encompass addiction treatment, as well as support for depression and anxiety, recovery from trauma, and the essential coping skills needed to navigate these issues. Recognizing that substance abuse often stems from deeper underlying causes, Lawrence creates a safe and nurturing environment for clients to address their internal struggles. With a client-centered approach, he collaborates with individuals to enhance their lives while providing effective, evidence-based therapies, including Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Having partnered with various courts and probation systems, he offers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment. As a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, Lawrence also provides expert witness testimony in court cases involving drug-related offenses. He conducts interventions for family members dealing with substance abuse issues, demonstrating his commitment to support those affected by addiction and its far-reaching impacts.