Laurie L. Smith has been practicing social work for 20 years and is well versed in multiple modalities, theories and evidence-based practices. She is the owner of Resilience Coach, LLC, which offers various types of specialized therapy, such as mindfulness, CBT, strengths-based, and integrated-harm reduction psychotherapy. In 2021, she established Clouded Compass, LLC, a coaching and consulting business designed to raise trauma awareness. Her work has continuously involved working with marginalized populations, utilizing her own experiences with marginalization.Her passion has moved towards working with trauma survivors through offering self-guided, self-paced journeys.
Laurie has myriad other professional experiences, including work with Medical Network One Health Solutions, Genesys Diabetes & Nutrition Learning Center, Genesee County Community Mental Health, and Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. She is also the author of LifeHacks: Tips and Tricks for Accessing Your Inner Resilience.
Laurie holds an M.S.W. from the University of Michigan School of Social Work and a B.S.W. from the University of Michigan – Flint.
