Lawrence Propper

I'm Lawrence, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, college professor, and MSW graduate of Adelphi University with over 40 years of experience supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family conflict. I have a particular attunement to the needs of older adults and seniors navigating this chapter of life, and I bring the same patience and curiosity to every client that I bring to the classroom. If you are looking for an objective, compassionate approach to genuine personal growth, I would be glad to work with you.

My approach starts with empathy: I put myself in your place not to assume I understand, but to create a space where you feel truly heard. From there we work on developing stronger self-awareness, breaking through communication barriers, and addressing the feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation that may be keeping you stuck. Drawing on evidence-based methods including CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strengths, rediscover a sense of purpose, and build the kind of emotional resilience that genuinely holds.

Our first session is about understanding you: where you are, what has brought you here, and what you most want to change. I listen without judgment and ask questions that help us map out the work ahead. You set the pace and define your own goals: my role is to guide, support, and encourage your personal autonomy every step of the way. I am genuinely hopeful that we can work together toward real growth and a renewed sense of happiness.