- Down-to-earth guidance
- Thought habit focus
- Respectful listening
About Laurie
Laurie White is a licensed social worker in Kansas who has worked in the field for eight years. She offers straightforward help for people facing addictions, family conflicts, trauma, parenting challenges, and stress. Laurie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
She centers sessions on the person in front of her and shapes the conversation to fit individual needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at clearer thinking and healthier daily habits. Laurie uses methods that help people notice patterns in thought and behavior and try small changes that add up.
Laurie draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different responses.
She has worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Laurie also supports those facing relationship difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence or substance misuse. Parents coping with blended family issues or separation can bring practical concerns to address.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Laurie helps set realistic goals, track small wins, and adjust plans as life changes. To start, she encourages completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's timeline.
She centers sessions on the person in front of her and shapes the conversation to fit individual needs. Conversations are practical and aimed at clearer thinking and healthier daily habits. Laurie uses methods that help people notice patterns in thought and behavior and try small changes that add up.
Laurie draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different responses.
She has worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. Laurie also supports those facing relationship difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence or substance misuse. Parents coping with blended family issues or separation can bring practical concerns to address.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Laurie helps set realistic goals, track small wins, and adjust plans as life changes. To start, she encourages completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's timeline.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
How Laurie uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Laurie integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. This approach helps people understand why they may feel easily triggered or withdraw in relationships and offers ways to try new, safer ways of connecting.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can test new responses and notice measurable change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time and checks in on what helps and what doesn’t.
Because the therapist's current session formats are not listed here, confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue care while managing work, caregiving, or health demands. Ask about specific formats when you schedule to find what will work best for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, family and relationship problems, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-focused. Laurie listens with respect and sensitivity, then tailors conversation and practical steps to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Laurie has eight years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns including addiction, family conflict, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LSCSW license and practices in Kansas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.