Meet Laurie

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Laurie Budlong-Morse, LMFT

at a glance:

I facilitate lively, life-giving conversations with those seeking to create change.  I value curiosity, complexity, and courage as centerpieces of my shared work with you.  I'm eternally open to new ways of viewing the possibilities and problems that come along with being a human in this messy, beautiful world.

​Here are a few of my favorite areas, in no particular order:

  • Individuals and couples who are considering divorce and want honest, open-ended conversations about this decision
  • Individuals who are currently engaged in an affair looking to make sense out of their feelings and find a way forward
  • Anybody with any amount of anxiety about anything
  • Couples where relationship issues have emerged or been exacerbated by significant life changes
  • Young adults who are redefining their sense of self, particularly in areas of work, relationships, spirituality, and sexuality
More info coming soon.

OBjects in the rearview mirror:

Here's a few things you might like to know about my background:
  • I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the state of Indiana
  • I hold a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary (2015)
  • I also earned a Master of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion (2006) 
  • I've completed two levels of training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • I helped organize and participated in recent conferences sponsored by the Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, including on "Families and Forgiveness" and "Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy" 
  • As a complete nerd about social construction theory and collaborative practices, my favorite workshop I attended was facilitated by Harlene Anderson and Sheila McNamee of the Taos Institute
  • I've changed careers and started three different businesses 
  • I've lived in Seattle, the Bay Area of California, Montana, and now Indianapolis
  • I've traveled to six continents (Australia remains on my bucket list)
  • I enjoy writing, walking my dog, singing pop songs loudly in the car, yoga, deep conversations, silly conversations, and sharing adventures with the people I love most

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Here's a little bit about what you can expect from me in our time together:

schedule an appointment:

​I offer appointments on Mondays (11 am-5 pm), Wednesdays (11 am-5  pm) and Thursdays (9 am noon-2 pm).  
I do not require clients to come on the same day and time each week, which means I am able to accommodate variable work commitments and schedules.
Laurie is currently not accepting new clients.
If what you've experience of me here resonates with you and you're ready to move forward, you can schedule an appointment with me by clicking on the button below or by emailing newclient@lauriebmorse.com.  You can also learn more about me by visiting lauriebmorse.  
Laurie is the director of CanalScape Counseling Associates.
Profile images by Lily Elizabeth Photography.