CLINICAL EXPERIENCE.  Dr. Lawrence Kistler has been in practice for 33 years, run a counseling center, supervised clinicians, written and taught.  EDUCATIONAL BREADTH.  With degrees in psychology, philosophy and theology, Dr. Kistler approaches issues with a variety of perspectives, and finding more wisdom in three disciplines than in only one.  PATIENCE.  Dr. Kistler's practice motto is 'Steadfast Care for the Problems of Living.'  Some clients resolve issues in a few visits; others need time.  He is available as long as it takes."  LIFE EXPERIENCE.  Lawrence Kistler has been married 40 years and co-parents two young adults."  PRACTICE.  Some of Dr. Kistler's clients suffered as children or adolescents in homes where they were emotionally, verbally, psychologically, physically or sexual harmed.  He finds helping such people particularly meaningful.  He affirms gay and Lesbian relationships and cultural and racial diversity, and pays attention to physical, as well as psychological health."  HOW HE WORKS.  Dr. Kistler says: "Each person comes to me with unique issues, goals, strengths and thoughts about counseling.  I offer help built around individual differences.  My methods include careful listening, encouraging growth, giving direction, offering support, mediating, empathizing, challenging, discussing, providing insight, easing pain, suggesting change, connecting past and present, and making recommendations.  I'm trained in a variety of techniques, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, systems and meditative approaches."