Laurie White
Helping people build clearer coping and connection
LSCSW Kansas
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Laurie
Laurie White is a licensed social worker practicing in Kansas who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work.
Background and approach
As an LSCSW she focuses on helping people navigate addictions, family and relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career issues.
Her portfolio of practice also includes support for LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a range of related topics such as attachment issues, codependency, domestic violence, and substance use concerns. Her style centers on meeting each person where they are and shaping therapy to fit individual needs.
Laurie blends evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy along with attachment-based and client-centered techniques, and may draw on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness strategies when helpful. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to build practical coping skills and clearer communication patterns.
Taking the first step toward change is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Laurie aims to support people through that process with tailored planning and steady encouragement.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and substance use by teaching concrete coping strategies and action-oriented exercises.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help with relationship struggles, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and some trauma-related dynamics by increasing insight into relational patterns and promoting healthier ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and a collaborative pace, allowing people to guide the topics most important to them while the therapist provides validation and support. This stance can be especially helpful when addressing grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
Finding the best approach is a team effort. Laurie works with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online sessions make it easier to access ongoing care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible scheduling and options that match different lifestyles and comfort levels. These formats support continuity of care and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Kansas
Languages
English