Laurie White, LSCSW
Therapist in Kansas
Laurie White is a licensed social worker in Kansas who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice.
- Licensed inKansas
- LicenseLSCSW 05679
- NPI 1013679778
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Laurie
Laurie White is a licensed social worker in Kansas who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. Laurie uses a practical, down-to-earth style and focuses on helping people manage relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, and stress. She meets people where they are and aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable.
Her approach is shaped by attachment-based ideas and client-centered care. Sessions focus on building trust, clarifying what matters to the client, and finding small, workable changes that reduce distress.
Background and approach
Laurie also integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and learn new ways of responding. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting strain, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue. Laurie also supports people dealing with trauma, domestic violence aftermath, and substance use challenges.
She pays attention to communication problems, codependency, and the effects of abandonment or attachment disruption. Laurie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's goals and pace.
People who want practical strategies with a relational focus tend to do well in her sessions. Sessions are offered in English and can use video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Laurie holds the Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker credential, KS LSCSW, and works with people seeking help for life transitions, coping skills, and stronger emotional regulation.
Credentials
- LSCSW (Kansas)
- License LSCSW 05679 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1013679778 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Laurie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laurie names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and skills-based support online
Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand patterns in how they connect and respond to others. Client-centered therapy emphasizes respectful listening and following the client's lead so goals and pace come from the person in session. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means sessions can emphasize understanding relational patterns, building coping skills, or practicing new behaviors depending on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and observing nonverbal cues. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text and live chat provide flexibility for brief updates or tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and different life circumstances.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Laurie commonly address?
Laurie helps people facing addictions, relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep or anger problems.
What is Laurie’s therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on building trust, clarifying goals, and using practical steps that fit a person's daily life.
What background and experience does she bring?
Laurie has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including substance use, trauma, parenting issues, and attachment-related struggles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - KS LSCSW - practicing in Kansas.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Laurie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Laurie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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