Laurie Norris, LMSW

Laurie Norris is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She brings focused care for stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, alongside additional attention to abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, codependency, blended family dynamics, and end-of-life counseling.

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed approaches, combining methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative and psychodynamic techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions. Laurie aims to tailor these approaches to each person’s history and current needs to help build coping skills, stronger relationships, and greater confidence in navigating change.

Laurie often frames life as a flowing river where obstacles, fast currents, or disconnection can leave a person feeling stuck or unsure of the next step. That image guides her collaborative style: she works with individuals and families to identify barriers, restore connection to their strengths, and develop practical steps for moving forward. Laurie seeks to create a supportive therapeutic relationship that helps people increase capacity and competence for the next phase of their lives.