Laurie Graefnitz, LCSW — Therapist in Indiana

Hi there, I'm Laurie!

Thank you for stopping by my portal on your journey! Entering a new therapy experience can seem challenging. You’ve made a step in the right direction today, and I encourage you to keep going. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor.

My focus

I work with people who have experienced sexual, physical, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse. I also support those from dysfunctional families, childhood issues, self-esteem struggles, and the LGBTQ population. My focus is self-acceptance and behavior change.

My approach

I see therapy as a partnership of equality—a journey towards healing. We talk about what's at the forefront of your mind, review goals, and address what's happening now or in the past if it helps your recovery today. I tailor my approach to you, drawing from evidence-based methods and using visual tools to help you remember coping strategies.

My communication style

My office is calm, warm, and comfortable. I am nonjudgmental, accepting, empathetic, and supportive. The atmosphere is relaxed—you say what you want to say. My style is nonconfrontational, and I offer direct, honest feedback.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion for therapy came at a young age through my own experiences and those of others. I learned life was more than just surviving. Working with trauma survivors opened my eyes to resilience. I help people access that resilience in healthy ways and become who they truly are.

My goals for you

Goals are an excellent way to measure progress and ensure we're on the right track. They are your personal goals, tailored to your needs, and can change as you progress. I collaborate with you and put goals in your words, setting a time frame to meet them.

Our first session

We'll introduce ourselves and discuss what happens during the session. I'll ask questions about different life areas—you don't have to answer if uncomfortable. After gathering information, we'll create a treatment plan based on your concerns, needs, and strengths. Then we'll summarize, set goals if applicable, and schedule the next appointment.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Focus populations

Gay

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

+ 32 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Mental Health and Addictions from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Laurie Graefnitz