Dr. Laurie A. Burke, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Combining comprehensive education, rigorous research experience, extensive training, and solid clinical expertise, my practice is solely devoted to helping adults who face a challenging loss and the life stressors that accompany it.
“My particular area of speciality is working with individuals who have experienced a sudden, unexpected, traumatic, or violent death loss.”
Education & Training
Education
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
(APA Accredited)M.S., Psychology — University of Memphis
B.A., Psychology — Marylhurst University, Portland, OR
Clinical Training
Post-doctoral Clinical/Research Residency
Transitions Professional Center, LLC
Institute for the Study of Loss and Transition
Portland, ORPre-doctoral Clinical Internship
Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (APA Accredited)
Memphis, TN
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oregon Psychological Association (OPA)
Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA)
Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic style is grounded in an attachment-based perspective and integrates approaches that support healing after grief and trauma.
I draw from Attachment-Informed Grief Therapy, Complicated Grief Treatment, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and similar therapeutic modalities.
I work collaboratively with clients, creating space for careful exploration of early attachment experiences, current stressors, and the emotional patterns that shape their lives.
My work with clients is depth-oriented. We begin by exploring early attachment experiences and the ways they continue to shape your life in adulthood.
To build and sustain meaningful therapeutic traction, I typically meet with clients on a weekly basis (or more frequently), gradually shifting to every other week and then less often over time.
I maintain a collaborative approach, grounded in caring curiosity. My goal is for you to feel safe sharing emotional distress, knowing I can hold painful experiences with steadiness and confidentiality.