Laurie Stricker

Laurie Stricker is a licensed master social worker who helps people cope with trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions. She offers straightforward support for everyday problems like sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, relationship struggles, and substance concerns. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and helping them find practical ways to move forward.

Laurie earned her Master of Social Work in 1998 while working full time and volunteering at a domestic violence shelter. Early work in the foster care system deepened her understanding of child welfare, family dynamics, and the legal system. She later returned to her hometown in northeast Michigan to serve as an infant mental health specialist, where she focused on trauma and working with families in their homes.

At a local hospital Laurie provided individual psychotherapy across ages and gained experience on in-patient units for substance use and mental illness. She then spent time at the VA, which broadened her clinical perspective and added experience with veteran-related concerns. Over 27 years she has blended many settings and challenges into a practical toolkit.

Laurie uses methods that help people process traumatic experiences and change unhelpful patterns. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work as fits each person. Sessions emphasize clear goals, real-life strategies, and steady support.

People who want a down-to-earth therapist with long experience and a practical focus may find her style a good match. Laurie works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. If you want help sorting next steps, she can work with you to set goals and plan manageable changes.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Laurie uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process and make sense of painful experiences in ways that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach often includes careful pacing and helping a person build skills to feel steadier between sessions.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person’s priorities and pace. The therapist listens closely and helps people explore what matters to them without pushing a preset agenda.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another strategy she draws on to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with practical alternatives. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles by focusing on small, actionable changes.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Laurie will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress and feedback guide the work.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find virtual visits help them stay consistent while working on trauma, coping skills, and behavior change with a licensed professional.