Laurie L Smith has been practicing social work for 20 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations (many of which she herself has been a member of) and, in fact, that is where her most useful awareness has been gained. Her passion has moved towards working with Trauma Survivors (individuals, providers and systems) and later-diagnosed Women with ADHD/Autism through Harm Reduction tools.
She has obtained the following credentials in her lifetime: BSW (University of Michigan-Flint); MSW (University of Michigan, Specializing in Community and Social Systems); LMSW (State Licensure in MI and AK); Diabetes Prevention Specialist; Healthy Hearts Care Manager (an IHS project); Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Addictions Informed Mental Health Professional; Complex Care Manager; Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Facilitator; Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention; Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy; SMART Recovery Facilitator; Author of LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience Life Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience – Kindle edition by Smith, Laurie. Self-Help Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. and Navigating the Storm Within: Cultivating Resilience and Growth Through Nervous System Regulation; Owner Resilience Coach, LLC (private and group behavioral health practice [Resilience Coach | Counseling, Coaching & Enhancement | Plymouth, MI (resiliencecoachllc.com)]) and Clouded Compass, LLC a Coaching and Consulting Agency focused on self-guided Psyhoeducational tools and Colleague/Professional Consulting in the areas of Trauma, Harm Reduction and Neurodiversity. Survivor of Life and Other Traumas.
