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Laura Duncan, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW counselor - anxiety and life transitions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
- Motivational interviewing
About Laura
Laura Duncan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career questions, bipolar, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Laura uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses attachment-informed thinking and client-centered conversation to help people make sense of relationship patterns.
In sessions she helps people set concrete goals and practice small, manageable changes between meetings. That might include testing a new behavior, tracking mood and thoughts, or experimenting with different communication phrases. She uses motivational interviewing techniques when people feel stuck or uncertain about making a change.
People come to her for both immediate coping strategies and longer-term shifts in patterns. She supports work on body image, intimacy and kink-related concerns, blended family and parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and issues linked to adoption and abandonment.
Her background emphasizes practical steps and steady skill-building. Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques, collaborative planning, and focus on skills they can use day to day. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Laura’s approaches translate to online work
Laura commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety and depression, then practice different thoughts and behaviors in daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and intimate connections, which can be useful for relationship and family-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients can set their own priorities and feel understood as they try new skills.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will help figure out what fits best by talking through your goals, preferences, and how you respond to different techniques. That means sessions often include a blend of skills training, reflective conversation, and short practice tasks to use between meetings.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to continue continuity of care across locations. Therapists and licensed professionals vary in how they schedule and structure remote work, and she will discuss which session rhythm and format will fit your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through behavioral experiments and tracking between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Michigan and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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