Laura Duncan, LMSW

Laura Duncan is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. She uses a calm, straightforward manner to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life transitions.

She practices with attention to each person's story and goals. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Laura helps people outline small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.

Her work often includes looking at relationships and attachment patterns to understand how past experiences shape current reactions. She combines that perspective with cognitive behavioral ideas to gently challenge thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. Mindfulness exercises and motivational techniques are woven in to support motivation and self-awareness.

Over nine years of clinical work in Michigan have included helping people with parenting stress, career questions, trauma and abuse, body image, chronic illness, and ADHD-related concerns. She also addresses more specific topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and intimacy-related challenges.

Laura describes herself as collaborative and responsive. She helps people set realistic goals, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. To begin, she asks about what matters most to the person and then tailors sessions to fit those priorities.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people see why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports building healthier connection habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and change daily habits that maintain distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Clients help set priorities so sessions stay focused on what matters most.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins during transitions. It can also let people use shorter or more flexible sessions when life is hectic. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and what will best support consistent progress.