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Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff

Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff, LCPC

Therapist in Montana

Practical therapist who focuses on real change

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16 years of experience listed

LCPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Direct and practical
  • Goal focused
  • Video sessions preferred

About Lawrence

Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff is an LCPC who focuses on helping people rebuild confidence and handle everyday pressures. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, self esteem concerns, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. He aims to be direct and practical, offering clear steps people can use right away.

He draws on 16 years of counseling experience and a background in systems theory. He uses an eclectic mix of approaches and chooses tools that fit each person's needs. Lance emphasizes short-term, doable strategies that aim to produce noticeable change in daily life.

His style is straightforward and narrative-based. He helps people connect the dots between past patterns and current problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals and regular check-ins to make sure a plan is working for the person in front of him.

Lance prefers video sessions and finds them more personal than text chat. He has worked with both U.S. and international clients and notes flexibility following a recent return from overseas. He encourages a collaborative process and adapts the work as progress is made.

People who want focused help with self esteem, coping skills, mood concerns, or relationship and parenting strain may find his practical, results-oriented approach useful. He asks clients to prioritize what is most helpful right now and builds from there.

How specific approaches are used in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgment. It helps people feel heard as they name goals and make decisions about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood.

Lance treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest strategies that fit. The plan can change over time as progress and needs evolve, and he checks in regularly to see what is working.

He prefers video sessions and finds them useful for seeing nonverbal cues and keeping conversations natural. If you are unsure how sessions fit into your schedule, confirm the available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow focused work from wherever you are, and support steady momentum between appointments when life feels chaotic.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Montana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lance commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship and parenting strain, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is candid and narrative based, focusing on connecting past patterns to current problems and using practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 16 years of counseling experience and describes a background that includes systems theory and eclectic clinical work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCPC credential and practices from Montana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he has worked with both U.S. and international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He prefers video sessions and finds them more personal than chat; confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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