Laurie Smith
Trauma-focused coach for burnout and neurodivergence in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Stress and burnoutChronic conditionsDiabetes and blood sugarHealthy habitsAdults with ADHDAutism and neurodivergenceLife transitionsStress and overwhelm |
| Works with | Neurodivergent adults |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Michigan, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MSW, University of Michigan; LMSW (Michigan and Alaska); Certified Diabetes Educator; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional; SMART Recovery Facilitator |
| Practice | Clouded Compass |
Laurie Smith is a trauma-focused coach in Michigan who helps people with burnout, neurodivergence and the effects of trauma. She has 20 years of experience in social work. She lived in bush Alaska for 5 years and worked at a substance use detox center. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and uses harm reduction tools. She started Clouded Compass in 2021 and wrote the book LifeHacks.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie works with trauma survivors on building inner strength and steady, lasting change. She also works with burnout and attention-related struggles.
- Recovering from trauma, including generational and vicarious trauma
- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Attention-related symptoms
- Living with chronic illness
- Unlearning survival habits that no longer help
- Learning to feel safe with vulnerability
- Anxiety
- Substance use and compulsive behaviors
Who Laurie works with
Laurie works with trauma survivors, including individuals, providers and systems. Her clients include people facing burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, mental health struggles, substance use and attention-related symptoms. She has also worked with marginalized groups and LGBTQIA+ clients.
How Laurie works
Laurie uses self-guided, self-paced programs built around what she calls an internal GPS. Clients learn to use survival skills they already have. They also learn to drop the ones that no longer help. Her work draws on harm reduction methods and nervous system regulation.
Background and qualifications
Laurie has practiced social work for 20 years. She earned a BSW at University of Michigan-Flint and an MSW at University of Michigan, and she holds a social work license in Michigan and Alaska. After graduate school she lived in bush Alaska for 5 years. She became a Certified Diabetes Educator and later earned certifications in anxiety, trauma and harm reduction. In 2019 she wrote LifeHacks and started a therapy practice. She created Clouded Compass in 2021.
Laurie Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Self-guided, self-paced programs
- Private and group sessions
- Telehealth sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Laurie combines 20 years of social work with certifications in trauma, anxiety, diabetes education and harm reduction.
Best for trauma survivors and burned-out professionals who want a self-paced, self-led path.
Common questions
How much does Laurie Smith charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $140 to $225 an hour. Message Laurie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laurie Smith help with?
Laurie Smith helps with recovering from trauma, including generational and vicarious trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue, attention-related symptoms and living with chronic illness.
Does Laurie Smith coach online?
Laurie is based in Michigan, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Laurie Smith certified?
Laurie Smith lists: MSW, University of Michigan; LMSW (Michigan and Alaska); Certified Diabetes Educator; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional; SMART Recovery Facilitator.
How do I contact Laurie Smith?
Send Laurie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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