Works with
How Laurie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Laurie
Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of therapy experience. She offers approachable, practical help for people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and other life challenges. Laurie works with adults and teens and focuses on helping clients build skills they can use every day.
Laurie centers much of her work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using clear, goal-focused steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
Background and approach
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and solution-focused methods to help people calm intense emotions and find workable next steps. Sessions tend to be straightforward and skill-based. Clients can expect to learn tools for managing panic, mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.
Laurie also supports people coping with major life events like illness, bereavement, and career transitions. Her practice pays attention to each person’s strengths and past successes. Laurie helps clients translate those strengths into practical plans for change and relief.
She also brings experience with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, postpartum depression, and veteran-related concerns. Laurie practices in Minnesota and provides care in English. She offers multiple session formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their routine.
What Laurie works with
Everything Laurie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Laurie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laurie lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Laurie Uses Practical Therapy Online
Laurie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. DBT skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal boundaries when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with each person to choose which techniques to try first based on their goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. Over time she adjusts tools and strategies so they fit the person's daily life and progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick skill reminders, brief reflections, or staying connected between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice new skills in real time.
Questions people ask about Laurie
What issues does Laurie address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and related concerns like ADHD, panic, and relationship or communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, focusing on learning tools people can use between sessions and on building strengths to handle challenges.
What is her professional background?
She holds a LICSW and has 17 years of experience providing therapy to adults and teens.
Where is she located and licensed?
Laurie practices in Minnesota and holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential (LICSW).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.