Laurie Jolly, LMSW

Laurie Jolly is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 38 years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Laurie offers calm, straightforward support for people ready to make change and build on their strengths.

She uses practical therapies to address stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Therapy often involves talking through current struggles, identifying patterns, and trying small, manageable steps that fit daily life. Laurie encourages people to notice what matters most and to take actions that reflect those values.

Family and relationship challenges are a common focus. She helps individuals navigate conflict, blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, and intimacy concerns. Parenting stress, caregiver strain, and grief also appear frequently in her work.

Laurie has experience with trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality issues. She also supports people coping with life transitions, career choices, and questions about life purpose. Veterans and people connected to the armed forces are included among the areas she lists.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical while honoring each person’s strengths and values.

How Laurie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Laurie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to steps that match what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship problems are causing pain. Client-Centered Therapy is a simple, respectful way of working that puts the person's experience at the center and supports self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Laurie will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to check in during a break or between other commitments. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online or in-person options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.