Laurie Jolly , LMSW

Laurie Jolly, LMSW, is a Michigan-licensed social worker with 38 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and marital or couple issues. Over a long career she has also supported individuals dealing with depression and a wide range of life changes, drawing on clinical training and practical experience to meet each person where they are.

Laurie approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that clients are the experts on their own stories and already possess resources to move toward a more fulfilling life. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership focused on support and empowerment, recognizing that seeking change takes courage and that small steps can lead to meaningful progress. As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - Laurie combines professional knowledge with a compassionate, respectful manner to help clients address challenges and pursue personal goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Laurie integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, and communication problems by fostering awareness and more secure ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT techniques can support work on depression, anxiety, panic, and coping skills for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laurie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions while inviting client feedback so the care evolves with the client's progress.

Online therapy with Laurie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or geographically distant clients. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapists without disrupting daily life.