Laurie White , LSCSW

Laurie White is a Kansas-licensed clinician with 8 years of professional experience who supports people navigating addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. As a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW), she blends practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients move toward more stable, satisfying lives.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the unique circumstances and goals of each individual or family. Laurie emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and adapts interventions to fit what works best for the person in front of her.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she offers steady support through the early steps of change and throughout the work of healing and growth. Her practice focuses on creating a tailored path forward so clients can build coping skills, address patterns that cause pain, and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Laurie White uses evidence-informed approaches to guide her work, including attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Attachment-based therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections and emotional safety - it can be helpful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship conflicts. Client-centered therapy centers the client's perspective, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and values so individuals can find their own solutions and build self-trust. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laurie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, enable continuity when life is busy or complex, and allow people to engage in therapy from settings that feel most comfortable to them.