- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Laurie
Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MN LICSW) with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin issues. Sessions are offered in English from her Minnesota practice.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes building on what a person already does well and teaching practical skills for managing difficult moments. In sessions she often helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then tests alternative ways of responding.
Laurie also addresses parenting strain, communication problems, blended family dynamics, and concerns that arise around serious illness and end of life. She works with people coping with mood disorders, ADHD, impulsivity, panic, and obsessive patterns. She includes coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete steps toward change.
Therapy with her tends to be straightforward and skills-based. Clients can expect clear strategies, practice between sessions, and short-term goal setting when that fits the problem. Laurie will also slow the pace when material feels intense and use mindfulness exercises to settle the moment.
Her background in social services informs a practical stance toward problems. She focuses on what is useful now, and on strengthening coping and communication to improve day-to-day life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core tools. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and lowering impulsive reactions. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help people notice their present experience and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises can be brief and practical, and they pair well with CBT and DBT techniques for day-to-day coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of techniques fits their goals and preferences. That planning can be adjusted as therapy progresses so methods match what actually helps. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make certain skill practice more convenient between appointments, while still allowing for focused, practical work on patterns that come from family of origin and current relationships.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family of origin issues, plus related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior. Sessions include teaching, practice, and short-term goal setting when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience providing therapy services to adults and teens.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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.
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