Laurie Norris

Laurie Norris is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She brings eight years of clinical experience across varied settings and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, grief, stress, depression, and relationship and parenting concerns. Laurie uses straightforward language and practical steps to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Her style centers on building a trusting relationship and meeting clients where they are. She guides conversations so people can see small, useful shifts. Sessions often include learning simple strategies for managing panic, improving sleep, and handling day-to-day stressors.

Laurie integrates several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Mindfulness practices and emotionally focused work appear in her approach when helpful. These methods can reduce reactivity, improve emotion awareness, and strengthen connection with oneself and others. Laurie explains techniques in plain language and practices together during sessions.

Her focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, ADHD, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, and family-of-origin concerns. People working through life changes, midlife questions, or grief may also find her approach practical and steady.

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