- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Laurie
Laurie Norris is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, relationship concerns, trauma and related issues. Her work also covers ADHD, addiction, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles and coping with life changes.
Laurie uses plain conversation and focused work to help people break unhelpful patterns. She likens difficult periods to getting stuck in a river and helps clients find practical ways to move forward. Sessions tend to be steady and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels most urgent for the person in front of her.
Her background includes a variety of practice settings where she supported people through loss, trauma, and major life transitions. That range shaped a flexible approach that mixes talking, skills practice, and reflection. Laurie pays attention to how early attachment and relationship history show up in current problems.
She draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness. Those tools are used to address things like panic symptoms, relationship conflicts, and patterns of avoidance or withdrawal.
Laurie aims to help people build practical coping skills and clearer goals. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and questions of life purpose. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How attachment, CBT and mindfulness guide online work
Laurie often uses attachment-based ideas to help people notice how early relationship patterns affect current stress and closeness. This approach looks at how trust and connection show up now and helps clients try different ways of relating in real life.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test out new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and sleep problems because it breaks issues into manageable steps. Mindfulness practices are added to help calm the body and improve focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with each person to choose what fits best based on their goals and preferences. She combines talking, behavioral experiments and simple skill-building so progress shows up in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adjust pacing and tools to match a young adult's routine and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relationship concerns, plus ADHD, trauma, addiction and sleep problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness, and she uses attachment-focused ideas to understand relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in a variety of settings supporting people through loss, trauma, life transitions and caregiving strain.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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