Laura Barnett, LMSW, LCSW, ATR | Michigan & Illinois | Phone: 248-590-0718 | Email: Laura.Barnett.Therapy@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, as well as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). I work with women, and mothers. I specialize in psychotherapy (talk therapy), art therapy, and Somatic Experiencing® to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges. I work with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, women’s issues, perfectionism, overachievement, life transitions, and somatic issues.

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I have been practicing psychotherapy and art therapy since 2009. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University in 2007, where I participated in the Adolescent Diversion Project, working with youth in the justice system. I completed my Master of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago in 2009, focusing on school social work, and discovered a strong passion for integrating art therapy into my practice. To deepen this skill, I earned a Master of Counseling Psychology in Art Therapy from Adler University in 2011, where my focus was on inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment.

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My clinical experience spans from outpatient psychotherapy in private practice, community mental health, inpatient and emergency department social work, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and school social work. I am committed to helping clients explore their presenting concerns and past traumas by identifying realistic solutions and taking actionable steps toward meaningful change.

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I am currently working toward completing my training in Somatic Experiencing®, a program developed by Peter Levine, Ph.D., which focuses on healing trauma held in the nervous system. I find this approach particularly effective for chronic or treatment-resistant issues by supporting clients in reconnecting with their body and promoting long-lasting change. 

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I took a few years away from private practice to raise my two daughters, who are now in school full-time. I am excited to return to my practice working with women and mothers. I understand firsthand how rewarding—and sometimes isolating—this stage of life can be, and I bring that perspective into my work. 

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about my approach to therapy or would like to learn more.

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To schedule an intake appointment, (248) 590-0718, or email me.