ABOUT LAURIE

Laurie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Rochester, New York. She serves adults, children and families, who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral and emotional issues, life stressors, parenting difficulties and relationship concerns. Laurie utilizes a blend of therapeutic approaches based upon each client‘s unique needs.  She is nationally certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).  Laurie has additional training in Alternatives for Families- A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and CARE: Child Adult Relationship Enhancement. In addition, Laurie is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.  Laurie uses a culturally sensitive, supportive and collaborative approach to build trustworthy and meaningful relationships with each of her clients. Using authenticity, warmth, compassion, honesty and professionalism, Laurie strives to create a safe place for clients to feel empowered to learn and grow.

Prior to private practice, Laurie worked in a  variety of settings including child protective services, inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, and most recently she provided inpatient and outpatient clinical services to youth and adults at a pediatric hospital in Kansas City.

In Laurie’s spare time she enjoys running, yoga, listening to music, volunteering, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her husband and three boys.