- Strengths based
- Skill focused
- Collaborative
About Laurie
Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 17 years of clinical experience. She offers straightforward, strengths-focused care for adults and teens who are managing anxiety, stress, grief, mood struggles, and related concerns. Laurie aims to help people find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
She centers sessions on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using clear tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps are mixed in to make progress feel doable and relevant.
Laurie describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She listens for what already works and builds on those skills. Conversations are goal-oriented and paced to match each person’s needs and energy.
Her background includes many years in social services and nearly two decades providing therapy to adults and teens. Laurie draws on that experience when helping people cope with complicated loss, relationship stress, addictions, and life transitions. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the areas she addresses.
Clients can expect direct, practical guidance along with skill-building exercises. Laurie supports work on boundaries, communication, parenting strain, and the patterns that keep people stuck. The focus is on small, sustainable changes that fit into everyday life.
How Laurie Uses Cognitive Behavioral and DBT Skills Online
Laurie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that make anxiety and panic worse, and then test small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT includes simple exercises and homework that many find useful between sessions.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, grounding techniques, and distress-tolerance skills for moments of high anxiety. Mindfulness-based practices are used to build awareness and slow physiological reactions when panic starts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with each person to decide which tools fit their goals, habits, and daily schedule. She checks in regularly to adapt the plan when needed so progress stays realistic and meaningful.
If you prefer online care, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in real-world settings between meetings. A therapist will help match the approach and session rhythm to what will work best for you.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie help with?
She helps people who are coping with anxiety, stress, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and related issues. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the areas she addresses.
What is Laurie’s therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and skill oriented. She uses a strengths-based approach and works with clients to develop tools that can be used between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
Laurie has 17 years of clinical experience providing therapy, plus a long background in social services that informs her work with adults and teens.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, shown as MN LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.