Laurie Smith
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Now offering Adult ADHD/Autism Assessments (private pay only). Specializing in Trauma and Harm Reduction. Neurodivergence and BIPOC welcome.
Typical changes noticeable within 1-3mths. Seeking solutions for Shame? Burnout? Fatigue? Struggling with unwanted habits and behaviors? Feel like your behaviors and/or feelings are running the show without your say? We chronically running on Overload. Any idea what that does to your Nervous System!? I can help you find your grounding and develop your own unique North. Let's uncover the tools that you already possess (and often remain overlooked and underappreciated), experiment with some new ones and optimize them for your advantage! Providers welcome. Trauma Recovery lives here! I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and Harm Reduction for Habits and Addictions (food, substances, gambling, etc) and am Neurodivergent. I use an eclectic approach to help you uncover the possibilities and opportunities that exist within your unique path. Most clients leave feeling relieved to have reclaimed their lives.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Gambling Concerns
- Gaming/Internet Concerns
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are blind or visually impaired
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Social Skills Training
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LMSW
LARA/MI
6801085164, Michigan
Education
University of Michigan
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2003
Publications
LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience
2020, Amazon
See publicationNavigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth Through Nervous System Regulation
2023, Kajabi
Ebook designed to improve nervous system regulation
See publicationClouded Compass Podcast
2022, Podcast
See publication