Laurie Smith (she/her)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

25 years experience. Trauma-focused, neuro-affirming, harm reduction care. Let's partner to empower and enhance your quality of life!

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Belleville, MI

Verified · License #6801085164 (MI)

Free Initial Consultation
Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

Trauma shows up in unexpected ways and is often an underlying factor and/or outcome in several unwanted feelings and behaviors. Add neurodiversity in an unaccommodating world and it's a recipe for internalized shame and/or disempowerment. I work with clients to uncover their own best assets and add tools for internal agency. Quality of Life improvements can typically be seen within 1-3 months.

My Background and Approach

I value alternative and indigenous ways of knowing and value the tools given to us by our Ancestors. I am an Activist, Podcaster (Clouded Compass Podcast), Course Creator, Author, Entrepreneur and Coach. Currently a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Formerly Certified as Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider; Clinical Trauma Provider, Addictions Informed Mental Health Provider, Compassion Fatigue, Human Rights Consultant and Diabetes Educator. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (partnering with Journey Clinical) for KAP and psychiatric med mgmt. I offer ADHD/Autism Assessments for Adults and Immigration Psychological Evaluations. I specialize in post-traumatic growth strategies, and neuro-affirming strengths based treatment while utilizing a Harm Reduction approach towards healing. My work is informed by multiple modalities, spiritual and cultural influences.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I value individuality and diversity of treatment. All utilized modalities are individualized within a trauma-focused, neuro-affirming and harm reduction lens in order to meet the client where they are at in the change process. It is important to me that my clients begin to uncover the strengths that lie within and are empowered to begin experiencing life in a new way. Gender and Sexuality friendly. Experience with alternative lifestyles. Health workers and caregivers welcome. I have knowledge, skills and experience - and so do you! Let's partner to uncover your hidden assets!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Harm Reduction Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Biofeedback
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction Autism Spectrum Disorder Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals

Qualifications

License
LMSW, State of Michigan · #6801085164
Education
Master's
Additional credentials
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Provider, Adult ADHD/Autism Assessments, Immigration Psychological Evaluations.
Previously certified in Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider; Clinical Trauma Provider, Addictions Informed Mental Health Provider, Certified Diabetes Educator, Compassion Fatigue, Human Rights Consultant, Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Coach. 25 years experience. Host of Clouded Compass Podcast. Author of LifeHacks. Dog mom.

Trauma Survivor.
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Verified by
TherapyDen · license checked against the Michigan Board of Social Work
Years in practice
24 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Molina
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Blue Cross
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Baha'i
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

MondayClosed
Tuesday 9:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

847 Sumpter Rd
#5342
Belleville, MI 48111
(734)796-7500
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 42.1955646°, -83.4835398°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 24 years of practice
  • Rate: $174 - 217/session

Info

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847 Sumpter Rd
#5342
Belleville, MI 48111

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