Laurie Stricker - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

27 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Laurie Stricker

I completed my Master of Social Work degree in April of 1998 while working full-time . I had begun volunteering at a domestic violence shelter and was looking at methods for helping these at -risk families. My first job post Master’s degree was working in the foster care system. That led me to a better understanding of child welfare, family dynamics, and the legal system. I then moved back to my hometown in northeast Michigan to work as an infant mental health specialist. This opportunity gave me more skill in working with trauma, family therapy, and being comfortable in the client’s own home. My work at the local hospital’s behavioral health services expanded my ability to provide individual psychotherapy to people of all ages and background. I also developed proficiancy in working with in-patient units for substance abuse and mental illness. during my employment there. My move to the VA was a wonderful journey and extremely educational. At this point in my life I feel that my knowledge, background, and skills has made me a well rounded therapist. I am comfortable utilizing different modalities with a variety of clients.

Licenses

LMSW

6801077076

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Laurie has been available to me and helpful. Im hoping to get better understand of things.”

“I am in therapy with Laurie for about 3 years now. I learned so many new things about myself, and she helped me so much with my topics. I feel like it’s my once-a-week safe place to talk and be fully honest and vulnerable. Laurie always makes me feel seen and hear and I am so grateful to have her as my therapist.”

“She’s very personable and helpful”

“I have been in therapy with Laurie for over two years. I feel safe and comfortable talking to her about everything. She is always incredibly patient with me, and I feel heard and seen by her. She gives me valuable support and I am glad to have her by my side on my healing journey. I am very grateful to have Laurie as my therapist.”

“Laurie was a really helpful adviser during the last years.”

“I've only had one session with Laurie so far, but she made it really easy to open up to her. She has the most inviting and soothing voice. It felt like I had known her for years, talking to her.”

“Laurie is a great listener and she makes me feel understood and seen. Her input is very helpful to open my eyes to see the situation from another point of view.”

“Laurie is a very good listener and always has valuable suggestions for me.”

“I feel supported and understood by her.”

“Finally somebody who really helps me:)”

“Laurie is the best. From the very beginning, she has created a safe space for me to slowly open up and be vulnerable. When I talk to her, I feel safe, heard, and seen. Laurie is a support I never had, and I am deeply grateful to have her as my therapist.”

“Laurie’s approach has been straightforward but well mannered, which I feel comfortable with.”

“Laurie Stricker has made me feel comfortable with seeking help and truly listens to what I voice. I feel like I have a strong support to help me with helping myself.”

“Laurie is a patient and thoughtful listener. She is smart and generous with her advice. I look forward to speaking to Laurie about my week.”

“A really good adviser and a good listener. I feel safe with her and that makes it easier to talk about my problems.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.