- Attachment-focused
- Practical skills
- Kink-aware care
About Laura
Laura Duncan, LMSW, offers a straightforward, compassionate approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or self-esteem struggles. Her tone is practical and direct, aimed at people seeking clear support during difficult life changes.
She uses a mix of methods that match each person's needs rather than one fixed formula. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships and attachment, then connect those patterns to day-to-day coping. Cognitive tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices help slow things down and reduce reactivity.
Laura brings nine years of clinical experience as a licensed master social worker in Michigan. That background includes helping people through trauma, parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency, and adjustment after major life events. She aims to help clients build practical skills while also honoring the emotional side of recovery.
Her work is collaborative and paced to what each person can handle. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, actionable strategies, and attention to relationship patterns that affect mood and behavior. She also supports people facing identity and intimacy-related concerns, including kink-aware care and body image issues.
To begin, Laura asks about immediate needs and long-term goals, then shapes a plan that fits daily life. The focus is on realistic steps that lead to clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better coping in everyday situations.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and behavior. It helps people notice where they get stuck in relationships and practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes so mood and actions can shift. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when quick tools are needed. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, daily demands, and personal preferences and then try methods that fit. This process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what needs adjusting.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make it possible to continue care while traveling or living abroad. Licensed professionals tailor the session length and pacing so strategies can be practiced and reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, and codependency.
What is the overall therapy style I can expect?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. The therapist blends attachment-focused work, cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has nine years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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