Laurie Nordahl, M.S.W., L.G.S.W.

Mental Health Clinical Trainee

She/They

Laurie Nordahl - Psychology Today Profile

  • Therapy, at its core, is a journey of self-discovery. It is an opportunity to lean into our strengths, process hard things, open ourselves up to new perspectives, and embrace the fullness of who we are.

  • I am here to partner with you in that journey. I will encourage you to practice the art of compassion for yourself, to speak your truth, to engage with challenges, and, of course, to be authentically you. 

  • My therapeutic approach, which is rooted in relationship, centers and honors who you are, your strengths, your struggles, and your vision for your life. My role is to support your growth with tools, empathy, and empowerment.

  •  I also understand that our identities are shaped not just by who we are as individuals, but by the systems and environments we move through. As an adoptee, person of color, and queer human, I draw on my lived experience, education, and professional background to honor your unique story, support your full humanity, and build a grounded, genuine connection in our work together.”


Services Provided at MCP
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults


Areas of Clinical Interest

  • Adoptees

  • BIPOC folks

  • Queer folks (LGBTQIA+ community)

  • Trauma (PTSD, cPTSD, systemic, relationship, religious, family, etc.)

  • Life transitions

  • Grief/loss

  • Chronic illness

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD/AuDHD, Autism (lower support needs only))

  • Rural issues

  • DBT-informed

  • Relational therapy

  • Narrative therapy

  • Somatic therapy

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Schema therapy


Education

Master of Social Work, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, MN

BA of Communication Studies, University of South Dakota, SD

Academic Training
Clinical Practicum - Vona Center for Mental Health, New Hope, MN 2024-2025

Generalist Practicum - Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness, Edina, MN 2023-2024

Professional/Academic Affiliations

Phi Alpha Honor Society of Social Work

National Association of Social Workers

Specialized Training

Training for Adoption Competency (T.A.C.), Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) (2025)