Laurie Orbeck , LICSW

Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a long history in social services and clinical care. She has spent 30 years working in social services and for the past 19 years has provided therapy to adults and teens. Laurie brings a practical, strengths-focused perspective to her work and aims to help people build on the skills they already have to meet life’s challenges.

Her clinical practice is anchored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, strength-based approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Laurie values collaborative work and emphasizes practical strategies that clients can use between sessions.

Laurie views the role of therapist as a privileged chair, offering support while recognizing and amplifying each individual’s resources. As an LICSW - a licensed clinical social work credential that denotes advanced training and authorization to provide clinical social work services independently - she integrates evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, strengths-oriented stance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Laurie Orbeck

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday life challenges because it emphasizes skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT techniques can help when strong emotions, relationship difficulties, or impulsivity interfere with daily functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying goals and building on existing strengths to create small, achievable steps toward change. It suits people who want pragmatic, goal-oriented work and quicker progress on specific concerns.

Laurie approaches choice of method collaboratively. She works with each person to determine which combination of approaches best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for matching the mode of communication to an individual’s comfort. These options can make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or other environments and allow therapy to fit into varied life routines.