Education and Experience

Lauri obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She also has a diploma from Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan in massage therapy and has a Diplomat Certification in CranioSacral and SomatoEmotional Release Therapies from the Upledger Institute of West Palm Beach, Florida.

​Lauri has worked in state hospital settings, community mental health and outpatient centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, residential programs, and many private practices.

Lauri is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor and also holds a Michigan license as a massage therapist which supports her SomatoEmotional Release work.

Treatment Philosophy and Focus

Lauri's approach to therapy has evolved over the years into a whole person focus when working alongside individuals who seek to become clear about their emotional reactions to life situations. Facilitating a state of awareness is the focus of therapy with unconditional support and compassion being therapeutic tools used during individual, group, and couples' sessions.

Lauri accesses unique techniques having been shown to empower the people she has had the opportunity to work with.

Specializations

Lauri works with individuals ages 18 through adult and couples. She works with people who are dealing with life transitions, grief, loss, health concerns, trauma survival, and many of the emotional responses that contribute to imbalances in the ability to live life to the fullest.

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Contact and Fees

All appointments are conducted via videoconferencing or phone. 
​Discussion of fees and insurance coverage will be made when contacted. 

Appointments can be made by phone at 517-227-0475 or by clicking the button below.