- Addictions support
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness skills
About Laurie
Laurie White is a licensed social worker in Kansas with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing addiction, trauma, family conflict, and parenting stress. Laurie aims to meet people where they are and build a plan that fits each person’s life.
She uses straightforward conversation and clear goals. Sessions often include looking at patterns that keep problems going and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Laurie listens without judgment and adjusts her approach to each person’s needs.
Laurie draws on several therapy approaches to guide her work. She uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage strong emotions and build calm.
People come for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, codependency, ADHD, and struggles with work or career. She also supports those coping with domestic violence, substance use, and major life changes. Laurie aims to help people find clearer choices and greater balance.
Her style is compassionate and pragmatic. She will collaborate with each person to set goals and try methods that fit their day-to-day life. Take a small step by completing the intake so scheduling can begin.
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Laurie integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns influence current behavior and reactions; this approach can help when people feel stuck in repeated relationship cycles. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are woven in to help manage intense emotions and build steady coping tools.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will listen to a person’s goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those needs. She works collaboratively, checking in about what helps and adapting the plan over time.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the specific options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life transitions. Talk with Laurie about what will best fit day-to-day life and how to shape sessions around your routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
Laurie works with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, family and relationship strain, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a compassionate, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and emotion regulation skills that people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Laurie has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, family conflict, trauma, and parenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LSCSW, which is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Kansas.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Laurie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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