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Laurie Orbeck, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed social worker - anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Strengths based focus
About Laurie
Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 17 years of therapy experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and ADHD. Laurie originally worked in social services and has spent many years providing direct therapy to adults and teens.
Laurie centers her work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different, concrete responses. She uses strengths-oriented language and practical skill practice rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect clear, structured sessions that often include short skill exercises and homework between meetings. Laurie aims to help people build coping skills for panic, mood shifts, compulsive behaviors, and relationship communication. She also brings experience with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, cancer-related stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes long experience in social services before shifting to ongoing clinical work. That history informs a focus on real-life problems like work stress, blended family issues, and life-purpose questions. Laurie describes therapy as collaborative problem solving where specific strategies are tried and adjusted.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Minnesota licensure standards for an LICSW. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and may use the platform process to match and schedule an initial meeting.
How Laurie uses structured approaches in online sessions
Laurie works mainly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices as needed. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small, practical changes. This can help with anxiety, panic, depression, compulsive habits, and workplace or relationship stress. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often through short skills practice and coaching in sessions.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will talk with each person about goals and try specific strategies to see what fits. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps the person manage symptoms and daily responsibilities more effectively.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people use online therapy to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or keep regular check-ins during life changes. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion without needing long commutes.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related mood and trauma issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test practical alternatives through brief exercises and between-session practice.
What is Laurie’s professional background?
Laurie has 17 years of clinical therapy experience and earlier work in social services, with long experience supporting adults and teens.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is available during the sign-up process.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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