Laurie Norris, LMSW

Laurie Norris is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with attention or sleep. Her work also covers coping with life changes, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Laurie describes common struggles in plain terms. She compares life to a river where obstacles or strong currents can leave someone stuck or off course. In sessions she talks through what feels stuck, what drains energy, and what patterns keep repeating. She uses practical, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new responses.

Her background includes work across several settings where she supported people with mood disorders, panic, grief, and caregiver stress. Laurie draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide the work. She adapts the style to the person’s needs while keeping sessions focused and actionable.

Laurie helps people identify small changes that produce clearer thinking and steadier routines. She emphasizes building everyday skills for navigating difficult moments and improving relationships. Sessions include straightforward tools, practice between meetings, and regular review of progress.

People who prefer a practical, step-by-step way of addressing stress and relationship concerns tend to do well with her approach. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s stated process for beginning work together.

How her approaches translate to online work