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Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

Lawrence Shweky

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW (he, him)

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1621 Oak Avenue, Suite B, Davis, CA 95616
Let's Connect (530) 298-0685
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Life is full of challenges, but they give us the opportunity to grow in new ways and discover our inner strengths. I am a focused listener and strive to create a safe and healing environment, but I am also a very interactive therapist who provides direct feedback and uses a variety of interpersonally-oriented therapeutic approaches. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy working with couples, families and groups. These modalities allow us to work on relational issues in a different way than can be achieved through individual therapy alone.
I have been a therapist, supervisor, administrator and activist for over 30 years, focused mainly on teens, young adults and families. I've worked in small and large organizations, schools and private practices in NYC, SF and Sac/Davis. I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist and also have extensive training in couples therapy.
As a Syrian-American and first-generation college student, I am attuned to the needs of people of color and other marginalized groups. Through EMERGE counseling center, I am working to expand the quality and availability of services for young people and families.
Call or Lawrence Shweky now for a free 15 minute consultation - (530) 298-0685

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Emerge Center

1621 Oak Avenue

Suite B

Davis, CA 95616 map

(530) 298-0685
I prefer to meet in person at my office in Davis, but I can work remotely with adults and motivated teens.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Men's Issues and Child 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (530) 298-0685
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Emerge Center

1621 Oak Avenue

Suite B

Davis, CA 95616 map

(530) 298-0685
I prefer to meet in person at my office in Davis, but I can work remotely with adults and motivated teens.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Men's Issues and Child 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I do not take insurance directly but a portion of my fees can be reimbursed on most PPO plans. I have a limited number of reduced fee slots available and we have associate therapists at EMERGE that offer lower fee services. Group therapy and shorter sessions can sometimes be used to reduced costs.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685
"
I do not take insurance directly but a portion of my fees can be reimbursed on most PPO plans. I have a limited number of reduced fee slots available and we have associate therapists at EMERGE that offer lower fee services. Group therapy and shorter sessions can sometimes be used to reduced costs.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 19212 Lawrence Shweky
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 34 years
  • Attended New York University, MSW, Graduated 1992
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Hunter College School of Social Work Post Graduate / 1996
  • Degree/Diploma from San Francisco State University MA, Education / 2007
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I have extensive training in group therapy and I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. I also have extensive training in both family and couples therapy.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685
"
I have extensive training in group therapy and I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. I also have extensive training in both family and couples therapy.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Child

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adolescent
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Sports Performance
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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While I am known for my work with teens and families, I also have extensive training and expertise in couples and relationship therapy, including ethical non-monogamy. I treat a wide range of issues using an integrated approach that incorporates psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685
"
While I am known for my work with teens and families, I also have extensive training and expertise in couples and relationship therapy, including ethical non-monogamy. I treat a wide range of issues using an integrated approach that incorporates psychodynamic, systemic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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At core, my therapeutic approach is humanistic and interpersonal. This means I take a growth-oriented perspective on therapy and believe in the power of relationships to be a source of healing. With that as the backdrop for all of my work, I incorporate many other therapeutic methods such as psychodynamic, family systems, CBT, EFT and others.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685
"
At core, my therapeutic approach is humanistic and interpersonal. This means I take a growth-oriented perspective on therapy and believe in the power of relationships to be a source of healing. With that as the backdrop for all of my work, I incorporate many other therapeutic methods such as psychodynamic, family systems, CBT, EFT and others.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 298-0685

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Emerge Center

1621 Oak Avenue

Suite B

Davis, CA 95616

(530) 298-0685
"
I prefer to meet in person at my office in Davis, but I can work remotely with adults and motivated teens.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (530) 298-0685
"
I prefer to meet in person at my office in Davis, but I can work remotely with adults and motivated teens.
Photo of Lawrence Shweky, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Lawrence Shweky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (530) 298-0685