- Anger management
- Relationship work
- CBT and ACT
About Laurie
Laurie Jolly is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with 38 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with addictions, career shifts, ADHD, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
Laurie’s approach begins by treating the person as the expert on their own life. She uses practical conversation and active listening to identify what is working and what gets in the way. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can change daily patterns of behavior and feeling.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. Attachment-based methods are used when relationship patterns and early connection themes are central to the problem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Laurie helps people tackle specific problems such as managing anger, navigating family conflict, or coping with grief. She also supports those facing larger life changes like divorce, blended family stress, or career transitions. Her style is practical and focused on strategies a person can use between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and Laurie accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laurie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical, skills-focused ways. ACT helps people notice their thoughts and connect actions to personal values, which can reduce reactive behavior. CBT targets thought patterns and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking that fuels anger and anxiety.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy when relationship patterns or early connection issues are central. This approach looks at how past connections shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating to close others. Together these approaches give tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She reviews how strategies are working and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match practical needs.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, trauma, parenting strain, and depression. Anger is listed as one of several concerns she helps people manage.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and goal-focused, using conversation and skills practice. She helps clients identify patterns and try small, doable changes between sessions.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 38 years of clinical experience in mental health practice. That experience includes work with trauma, family issues, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, licensed in Michigan. Her practice is listed as located in Michigan.
Does she work with people who live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm time zone and scheduling details when booking.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session. That sequence starts the intake and matching process.