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Lawrence Story, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation
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About me

I have over three decades as a leader by inspiring, coaching, speaking, and most importantly, leading by example, my views have been uniquely and carefully shaped. I embrace my “in the trenches” clinical approach and believe that leadership is a conscious decision made moment to moment, it supersedes gender, culture, position, or socio-economic status. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with everyone and every day…it’s how we should live.
I am often referred to as a “Professor” for my ability to teach a group how to bring hope out of questionable times. I use “Frame of references” to bring clarity to change real-life circumstances where the loss of hope and fear have been predominant. The fusion of my personal stories through conversation helps me connect with my audience and clients on an intimate, intense, and individual level.
I have served as Chief Executive Officer and /or a Senior Consultant for public and privately traded Healthcare organizations.
In addition to being a Licensed Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage Therapist, and Licensed Family Therapist, Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Certified Personal Trainer and past owner of Lake Houston Gym and Fitness, I am the author of Living in Green Pastures with Life Storys, a published inspiration/motivational book, and co-publisher of “Treatment Effectiveness in Adult Partial Hospitalization”.
Before my leadership efforts, I was a competitive collegiate football athlete and a champion both nationally and internationally in bodybuilding, health and fitness. I currently hold over 27 titles in bodybuilding and have conducted numerous workshops on Wellness / Fitness. Finally, I am a former consulting therapist for the National Basketball Association and served on the board of advisors for The Shoulder, Inc., Harris County, and awarded past Outstanding Young Men in America.
I look forward to meeting you and designing a plan to help you meet your personal goals now and in the future.

The Best,
Lawrence Story

Professional experience

36 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LMFT 4347

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lawrence Story. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very respectful thoughtful and caring. I fully recommend him to anyone

Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Dr. Story talks to me with so much wisdom. His hindsight is my foresight and he really helps me navigate my thoughts and understanding my purpose as a man, husband, father and coach.

Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Lawrence is a great listener and provides helpful insight on everything. I am thankful for being able to have a safe space to let my thoughts out.

Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Mr. Story is an amazing and well versed therapist. I think his greatest attribute is his spiritual awareness and knowledge. He reinforces the alignment of my actions to my beliefs. He helps me keep God centered in all things, as I desire. He offers new perspectives where needed and validates when I am already walking faithful. He’s full of tools and resources and his practices are evidence-based. I leave each session feeling inspired and ready to take on the world. My faith is always little stronger and I am constantly reminded of the works of God in our sessions. I highly recommend Mr. Story (but not so much that y’all take all the sessions lol).

This is my first time doing Bible-based therapy (as I call it), and it feels as on-time as a Sunday sermon or Wednesday night Bible study. God bless you Mr. Story!!

Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Lawrence is incredible! He has been such a blessing to have as a therapist. He listens with an open mind and heart; he gives wisdom and instruction with kindness and he has help me have a different perspective.

Written on Jun 22, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, coaching, and adhd

Lawrence is very easy to talk to and always provides me with good guidance.

Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Lawrence for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues