Laurel is a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). In 2018, she completed intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, facilitated a DBT skills group, and was in a DBT consultation team for a period of 18 months. She holds advanced certifications in Family Therapy  and Clinical Supervision.  Laurel grew up in California, began her career in NYC and moved to Michigan in 2006.  Following a childrearing hiatus, Laurel returned to clinical practice in 2007.  She embraces faith, recovery, self-care, family, resiliency, vulnerability, humility, being mindfully present, and radical acceptance of what is.