Laurie Stricker
Experienced, practical, trauma-informed care
LMSW Michigan
- Experience
- 27 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Laurie
Laurie Stricker is a licensed master social worker with 27 years of clinical experience helping people manage anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on a broad background in child welfare, infant mental health, hospital behavioral health, substance use treatment, and work with the VA to tailor support for each person's situation. Laurie emphasizes practical strategies and compassionate listening while helping clients build skills to cope with stress, improve sleep, manage addictive behaviors, and navigate grief or caregiver strain.
Her career began after completing a Master of Social Work in 1998, followed by work in foster care and infant mental health that strengthened her understanding of family dynamics and trauma. Subsequent roles in hospital behavioral health and inpatient units expanded her experience with people across the lifespan and with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Over time she has incorporated several therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, to offer structured, goal-oriented work alongside client-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Laurie practices from Michigan and accepts international clients who prefer online formats.
Practical approaches for online therapy and recovery
Laurie commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and unhealthy coping patterns. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and uses empathic listening and validation to build trust and clarify goals, which can be especially helpful for grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.She also uses motivational interviewing when readiness for change and substance use or habit change is a focus; this approach helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their commitment to specific, achievable steps. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative: the therapist and client review needs, preferences, and goals and then select methods that fit the situation and evolve as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility or caregiving limits, and geographic distance. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from Michigan or other locations where international clients participate.
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Experience
27+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English