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M.Ed., LPC, LMFT Lawrence Matheny

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Lawrence Matheny is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: M.Ed., LPC, LMFT Years in Practice: 34 State: Virginia

Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Virginia. My wife and I have been married for over 40 years, and we have two adult children and a grandchild. I worked for over 35 years in psychiatric hospitals and a community-based mental health and substance abuse settings. Throughout my professional career, I have offered counseling with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to overcome their struggles (serious and persistent mental illnesses, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, marital and parenting issues, religious issues, trauma, grief and loss). My background in pastoral ministry spans over 40 years, with 16 of those being as an ordained minister. In addition to my master’s degree in Counseling I hold a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry.

Over the years I have worked with clients from all walks of life. I've had clients from all faiths (and no faith) backgrounds, straight and LBGTQIA, children, teens, adults, parents, grandparents, and people in Hospice and their families.

I believe that you are the expert of your life. I will help you find ways to utilize your strength to overcome your struggles and move you from your current situation to where you want to be. If a faith tradition has been important to you, I am comfortable exploring those resources with you to help you achieve your goals in counseling.

I believe that life is about change, and real change in one’s life can start in the therapy session. If I can assist you in making the changes you need in your life, then I have been successful as a counselor. You can do this. You can feel better and achieve your goals. I'm looking forward to helping you do so.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression
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Reviews for Lawrence Matheny

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He is very nice and sweet and is a very good listener as well as someone who can help you come up with ways to help you with your anxiety. I highly recommend Lawrence to anyone and everyone.

Jul 25, 2023

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Lawrence is a great therapist and has helped me a lot. I have been struggling with many things and he is a kind and thoughtful listener who provides good counsel.

Nov 15, 2022

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I'm not sure what to say. My therapist is more helpful than I can express. He tells me like it is and does not mistreat me. He is kind even when I am most frustrated and I'm blessed by the Power of God he continues to display each meeting. Thank you Lawrence Matheny for your support during this difficult time. God bless you

A.U.·Aug 09, 2022

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He is extremely helpful and teaches different exercises to help cope that works!

J.A.·Jul 15, 2022

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Lawrence was very helpful when it came to reassuring me that my reactions to some unfortunate news was normal. He also provided many options to help me deal with these reactions. I would recommend him to others.

J.E.·Jun 28, 2022

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Lawrence is a fantastic help, he is knowledgeable, and empathetic.

R.A.·Jun 17, 2022

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Lawrence is a very kind soul. I appreciate his listening skills as well as his wisdom.

S.T.·Jun 16, 2022

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I finally got married and my therapist helped me through the anxiety I have had most all my life. Thank you

A.U.·Mar 30, 2022

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Lawrence is an exceptional therapist with many years of developing expertise in his area. I would highly recommend his services as he helped me deal with an extremely traumatic situation that haunted me for years, over a lifetime. Thank you :-)

F.R.·Jan 18, 2022

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This is a wonderful experience and very helpful. Though I was afraid to pen up, my therapist is amazing.

A.U.·Dec 06, 2021

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Amazing, kind, understanding. He has a vast knowledge as his disposal and is the perfect person to talk to if you are a struggling Catholic. He really helped me get a handle my life when things were falling apart around me.

N.I.·Jul 22, 2021

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Larry was exactly the counselor that I needed. I’ve been navigating some challenges with my church, and some major life changes. I now feel I have the tools that I need to navigate these things things. I am so gratful!

H.A.·Jul 07, 2021

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Lawrence is an excellent therapist. I have tried to work with a few in my life and have not made the progress that I have with Lawrence in such a short time. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and solution based which is what I needed. I so happy that I made the decision to use this service. Flexible and effective. Quick note, I had been assigned another counselor originally which didn't suit my needs, Betterhelp promptly assigned a much better fit according to my needs and that is how I met Lawrence. I highly recommend.

F.R.·May 31, 2021

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He is an amazing counselor listens, helps and guido

K.A.·Apr 12, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Lawrence Matheny offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.