Dr. Frank Lawlis Explains How Opioid Dependency Changes The Brain

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience in community mental health, trauma treatment, and addiction recovery. I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship difficulties, and life stressors. Many of the people I work with are tired of simply surviving and want to better understand themselves, break unhealthy patterns, and build more fulfilling lives. I believe healing happens through genuine connection, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where lasting change can occur. 

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s needs. I utilize evidence-based practices including CBT, EMDR, ERP, and Internal Family Systems to help clients heal from trauma, manage anxiety and OCD, improve relationships, and develop healthier patterns that support lasting change. 

Life can be difficult, but you do not have to face it alone. Whatever you are carrying, I believe healing and growth are possible. If you are ready to take the next step, I would be honored to walk alongside you and support you in creating the life you want.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I help clients navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth by creating a warm, collaborative space where they feel seen and supported. My approach is tailored to each person’s unique needs, focusing on building strengths, developing coping skills, and fostering resilience and lasting change.

I earned my Master’s in Counselor Education from Radford University. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach that combines empathy, support, and practical strategies to help clients overcome barriers and build self-awareness.

It takes courage to begin therapy, and I believe everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. In our work together, you can expect guidance, authenticity, and a safe space to grow at your own pace.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, IL), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, AL), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC, IL) with nearly 10 years of experience across residential substance use treatment, school social work, and hospital-based crisis services. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use and recovery, and men's and women's issues. My approach is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

I meet clients where they are, seeing the person beneath the behaviors—not defining them by their struggles. Because every person is unique, I tailor therapy using approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, always guided by your goals, values, and what works best for you.

Life can be messy, and you don't have to clean it up before walking through my door. Come as you are—I'll meet you there. We'll laugh when we can, tackle the hard stuff together, and create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.