Laurie Orbeck , LICSW

Laurie Orbeck is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with 17 years of clinical experience. As an LICSW she holds an advanced clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice and in-depth psychotherapy. Her practice centers on a strengths-based philosophy that emphasizes building on the skills and resources a person already has to meet life's challenges.

Laurie grounds her work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused methods, and mindfulness. She also brings trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing into sessions when helpful, shaping a practical, skill-oriented approach that addresses symptoms and day-to-day coping. Laurie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and blended-family challenges, career and life-purpose questions, mood and personality disorders, and other areas such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.

Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which goals are clarified and strategies are practiced between sessions. Laurie’s approach emphasizes practical tools, emotional understanding, and gradual skill-building so people can manage symptoms, improve relationships, and pursue meaningful changes in their lives. Laurie provides services in English and is licensed in Minnesota as MN LICSW 17315. Laurie is not accepting clients at this time.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Laurie Orbeck

Laurie emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and improve daily functioning. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, which focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laurie works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on progress, needs, and personal preferences. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques fit best and how to apply them between sessions.

Online therapy with Laurie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule work around daily life, maintain consistency during transitions, and continue therapy when meeting in person is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT techniques effectively to these remote formats, focusing on skill practice, problem-solving, and ongoing support.