Laurie Norris

Laurie Norris is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, and life changes. Laurie also supports those facing relationship and family concerns, addiction struggles, and challenges tied to attention or sleep. Her background includes work in varied clinical settings where she learned practical ways to help people move forward. Sessions focus on building skills, restoring connection, and spotting small changes that add up. Laurie uses clear talk and steady pacing to help clients find what works for them. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape present patterns. That perspective helps when people feel stuck in repeating cycles or worry about intimacy. Laurie also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that produce different results. Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches shape the room itself. Laurie centers the person’s experience and helps them name emotions so they can be understood and managed. Mindfulness-based strategies are used to teach simple grounding and breathing steps for overwhelming moments. People who come to Laurie often want practical tools and clear next steps. She encourages testing small changes between sessions and adjusting the plan as needed. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence present relationships. Online sessions can use that lens to name patterns and practice new ways of relating in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions, that often means setting small practice tasks between meetings and reviewing results together. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and express core feelings so they can change interaction patterns and feel more connected. That work can proceed through careful reflection and guided conversation over video or phone. Finding the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. The practical upside of online therapy is fitting work into a busy life. Confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them explicitly. Many clients find remote sessions reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or make it easier to keep regular appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to suit your schedule and daily routines while focusing on clear, doable steps.