Therapist profile
Surilla Lawrence, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Attachment based therapy
- Client centered therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
About Surilla
Surilla Lawrence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and other life disruptions. She also addresses parenting strain, intimacy-related worries, and challenges tied to identity and addiction.
Her approach centers on clear, practical conversations. She uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most to the individual. She brings therapies that look at attachment patterns and emotions to understand how past relationships affect present struggles.
Surilla also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. When intense emotions or self-harming patterns appear, she may integrate skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help stabilize feelings and improve tolerance for distress.
Sessions focus on setting manageable goals and practicing skills between visits. She helps people work through family conflict, blended family stress, abandonment issues, communication problems, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving. She also supports those dealing with life-limiting illness, end-of-life concerns, or the long shadow of shame and guilt.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She asks about what a person hopes to change, explains reasonable steps, and checks in about progress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use conversation and exercises to map attachment responses and practice new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session; this is mainly talk-based and fits well into a virtual format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives concrete tools to spot thinking patterns and try small behavior experiments between meetings, which suit a planning and homework approach used in remote care.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which combination of methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The original profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use practical homework between sessions, such as tracking thoughts or practicing new communication skills in real life and reporting back at the next meeting.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and related family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines attachment-focused conversations with skill-building approaches to help change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including caregiving stress and blended family issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.