Laura Duncan , LMSW

Laura Duncan is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Laura keeps conversations straightforward and down-to-earth so people can use what they learn right away.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are tools she uses to build awareness and sustain change.

Laura has nine years of clinical experience working in Michigan. She supports people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and eating issues, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and work-related burnout. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and complexities like adoption, blended families, or codependency.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that feel manageable. Laura helps people develop coping skills, set boundaries, and improve communication. She emphasizes strengths and small changes that add up over time.

People who contact her can expect a calm, collaborative approach. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Laura aims to help clients feel steadier and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

Approaches for online therapy and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current ways of relating and feeling. Online sessions can use this approach to notice patterns in relationships, address attachment wounds, and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. In an online setting CBT often includes setting clear homework, trying experiments between sessions, and tracking progress together.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose and adjust methods over time so the work fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when interaction and visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, real-time support between sessions, or an option for people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.