Laurie Norris, LMSW

Laurie Norris is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, and life changes. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping clients take manageable steps forward.

Laurie uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and why. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also uses attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships affect current reactions, and client-centered approaches to make sure each person sets their own pace.

Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies. That can mean practicing new ways of thinking, learning calming skills, improving communication, or planning small changes that add up. Laurie also addresses concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.

People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach tend to fit well with her way of working. She pays attention to the story behind symptoms and helps clients try practical steps rather than relying on jargon. Laurie aims to help people feel more able to navigate stressful times and build on their strengths.

Her background includes varied clinical roles that shaped a flexible approach to care. She meets with clients using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and works in English for people located in Michigan.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Laurie commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas online. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or low mood, then trying practical exercises to shift those patterns. It works well for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship experiences shape current responses and helps people rework patterns that get in the way of intimacy, trust, or regulation.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Laurie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, and people who prefer written communication. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.