Early roles included work in the foster care system, where she learned about child welfare, family dynamics, and the legal processes that affect vulnerable people. She later focused on infant mental health, which deepened her experience with trauma and family-related concerns.

Laurie expanded her clinical skills in hospital behavioral health services, providing individual therapy across age groups and working on in-patient units for substance use and severe mental health needs. She also spent time at the Veterans Administration, which added to her understanding of complex trauma and service-related issues. These roles shaped a flexible approach that blends several practical methods.

In sessions she mixes straightforward problem solving with careful listening. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow the person’s goals, and uses cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

People who want clear strategies for sleep, mood, addiction, parenting strain, or relationship and family problems often appreciate the structure she offers. Laurie brings 27 years of hands-on experience and a focus on workable steps people can use between sessions.