- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Laurie
Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and teens who face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and life-purpose questions. Laurie also addresses ADHD, mood disorders, and adjustment after major life changes.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical strategies clients can use between meetings. She leans on clients' existing strengths while teaching skills to manage intense emotions and unhelpful thoughts.
Laurie uses clear, direct conversation to help people sort priorities and make choices that fit their daily life. She often works on communication problems, impulsivity, and coping with isolation or caregiver fatigue. Clients can expect tasks, skill practice, and a focus on what changes will matter in their routines.
Her background includes long experience in social services and nearly two decades providing therapy to teens and adults. That history informs work with complex situations such as blended family difficulties, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and veteran-related issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and Laurie does not take international clients. Practical next steps include completing the site matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment to discuss goals and plan short-term steps.
How Laurie uses evidence-based methods in online sessions
Laurie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and helps people test small changes that can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts by giving concrete tools to practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and daily routines. That collaborative process helps set short-term objectives and practical steps clients can use between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy alongside work, caregiving, or treatment during health challenges. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time, helping people keep progress consistent while juggling everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, life-purpose questions, and related mood concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT as a base with DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques mixed in.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience providing therapy to teens and adults and a longer career in social services.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Minnesota and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking through the site.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and a plan.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.