- Attachment work
- CBT methods
- Emotion focus
About Surilla
Surilla Lawrence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and other concerns listed in her profile. Surilla uses several well-known therapy approaches to help clients address everyday struggles and painful life events.
She favors straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing manageable skills, and trying different ways to cope with strong emotions. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches are paired with attention to attachment and emotions when that fits the client's needs.
Surilla also brings methods that help with intense emotional reactions and relationship patterns. That can include learning ways to tolerate distress, improve communication, and notice how past relationships influence current ones. Work can cover issues such as codependency, abandonment, family problems, and intimacy-related concerns.
She lists support for people navigating grief, caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, HIV/AIDS, and end-of-life circumstances among her focus areas. Sessions may address practical decisions, emotional processing, and ways to manage daily obligations alongside difficult feelings.
People can expect a counselor who listens, offers clear options, and helps shape a plan based on goals and preferences. Surilla provides care in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancelable subscription model; scheduling begins by completing the platform matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Surilla works with several approaches that fit well into online counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes; it often uses short exercises and homework that fit easily into remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns; online sessions can be used to notice those patterns and practice new ways of connecting within everyday relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and work with strong feelings in the moment, and this approach can guide focused conversations and skill practice during a virtual meeting.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Then she and the client will decide which approaches to prioritize and adjust them as needed over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other obligations. Remote sessions also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel logistics, and the ability to use screen-shared worksheets or guided exercises during the appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and several related concerns such as codependency, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Surilla uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and emotion-focused work to guide sessions in a practical way.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential in Michigan and provides services from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.