Laurie Smith
Trauma-focused coach for neurodivergence and burnout in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $190 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Health coach and ADHD coach |
| Based in | Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | MSW, University of Michigan; LMSW licensed in Michigan and Alaska; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional; Certified Diabetes Educator; SMART Recovery Facilitator |
| Practice | Resilience Coach, LLC |
Laurie Smith is a trauma-focused coach in Michigan who works with neurodivergence, burnout and habits. She spent 20 years in social work before she began coaching. She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan and is a licensed master social worker in Michigan and Alaska. She owns Resilience Coach, LLC, a private and group behavioral health practice. She wrote two books, LifeHacks and Navigating the Storm Within, on resilience and nervous system regulation.
What Laurie helps with
Laurie helps trauma survivors build skills for lasting change. Her work centers on self-guided, self-paced growth.
- Healing from trauma
- Living with neurodivergence
- Unlearning survival skills that no longer help
- Accessing vulnerability safely
- Building resilience for lasting outcomes
- Regulating the nervous system
- Building better habits
Who Laurie works with
Laurie works with trauma survivors. That includes individuals, providers and systems. Her career has centered on marginalized populations.
Background and qualifications
Laurie Smith practiced social work for 20 years before she offered coaching. She earned a BSW from the University of Michigan-Flint and an MSW from the University of Michigan, with a focus on Community and Social Systems. She holds social work licenses in Michigan and Alaska. Her training includes clinical trauma and anxiety certifications, Integrated Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention and SMART Recovery facilitation. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. She owns Resilience Coach, LLC and Clouded Compass, LLC.
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Programs and services
- Self-guided, self-paced programs
- Group behavioral health services
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The CoachVouch take
A licensed social worker with 20 years of experience who combines trauma, harm reduction and neurodivergence expertise.
Best for trauma survivors who want a self-paced path to resilience.
Common questions
How much does Laurie Smith charge?
Coaching with Laurie runs $110 to $190 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Laurie Smith help with?
Laurie Smith helps with healing from trauma, living with neurodivergence, unlearning survival skills that no longer help and accessing vulnerability safely.
Is Laurie Smith certified?
Laurie Smith lists: MSW, University of Michigan; LMSW licensed in Michigan and Alaska; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional; Certified Diabetes Educator; SMART Recovery Facilitator.
How do I contact Laurie Smith?
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