Laurie Jolly

Laurie Jolly is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 38 years of clinical experience. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths. Laurie aims to support and empower people who are ready to make changes in their lives.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help with common struggles like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also helps people navigate relationship strain, parenting concerns, and the effects of trauma or abuse. Divorce and separation are listed among her focus areas, and she works with issues that often come up during those transitions.

Laurie believes clients bring expertise about their own lives. Sessions focus on building on what is already working while learning new ways to cope. She encourages small steps that fit into everyday life and that lead toward clearer goals.

Her work includes attention to attachment patterns and communication problems that affect relationships. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help clarify values and take committed action.

People who feel overwhelmed by grief, caregiving stress, or ongoing family conflict can find practical tools in sessions. Laurie also supports those dealing with addictions, mood concerns, and questions about identity and intimacy. The tone in sessions is straightforward and collaborative.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with panic, mood concerns, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early connections shape current partnerships and communication, which can be useful for intimacy and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid commuting, and have regular check-ins that keep progress moving. Some formats may be better for brief updates while others allow for deeper therapeutic work, so talk with the therapist about what will suit your schedule and goals.