Laura Duncan

Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Duncan is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan who emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work to help clients manage stress, anxiety, grief, and other emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and attachment-informed methods to help people identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and reframe difficult thoughts. Her nine years of clinical experience inform a collaborative style that balances skill-building with empathetic listening.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, and complex medical or caregiving stress. Additional focuses include body image, adoption and foster care dynamics, BDSM and kink-related concerns, chronic illness and pain, and workplace or career difficulties.

Laura explains interventions in clear, relatable terms and works with clients to tailor strategies that fit their values and day-to-day life. Clients looking for flexible online options will find multiple session formats available.

She accepts international clients and provides services in English, using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill practice; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current bonds and communication patterns, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic space where the client’s priorities and values guide the work, supporting self-exploration and greater self-understanding.

Deciding which approach or combination will be most helpful is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what resonates and produces progress. This partnership allows interventions to be personalized and paced to match individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls approximate in-person interaction, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter or more frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy routines, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Laura commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related matters, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar, compassion fatigue, and a range of other life stressors.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused techniques, client-centered therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience providing psychotherapy and related supports across a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; credential details include MI LMSW 6801114488.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.

Which session formats are offered for care?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English