- Short practical steps
- Video preferred
- Result oriented
About Lawrence
Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people facing sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can improve rest, coping, and daily functioning. His tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear strategies and straightforward support.
Bischoff emphasizes short-term, doable changes rather than long lectures. He prefers video sessions and uses conversation to connect the dots and clarify new, more helpful perspectives. He tailors methods to each person, checking in regularly to see what is working and what needs to change.
He has 16 years of counseling experience and has worked with clients in the United States and internationally. That background covered a wide range of common and complex concerns, including relationships, parenting, grief, mood disorders, and attention-related challenges. He combines different approaches to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.
In sessions he uses practical tools drawn from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and skills training to address sleep, anxiety, and day-to-day stress. The focus is on realistic routines and small shifts that make a measurable difference in sleep and functioning.
To begin, he asks people to describe current problems and goals so they can build a clear, focused plan. The work aims to be relevant to today and oriented toward results that clients can maintain between appointments.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides sessions toward goals they define. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and sleep. It uses practical exercises and routines to reduce anxiety and improve rest. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when stress and relationships disrupt sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then adapt methods so they fit the client’s life. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Because he prefers video, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and allow for face-to-face conversation without travel. Video also supports exercises that use worksheets, guided breathing, or real-time skill coaching. If you want a different format, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will be available. Online work is aimed at practical changes to daily routines, sleep habits, and coping skills that can be practiced between appointments.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with people coping with sleep problems, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, anger, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, narrative style that focuses on practical, doable steps. Sessions aim to clarify new perspectives and build routines that improve sleep and daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 16 years of counseling experience, including work with U.S. and international clients and a broad range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCPC and practices from Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He prefers video sessions and finds chat less helpful for his approach. Confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.