I am licensed in Michigan with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
7 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I feel very comfortable talking to her. She’s great at guiding me through my issues, thoughts and past.
Written on Jun 26, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, and anger management
Surilla has a unique way of seeing through to the root of any issue I ask her about and bringing me back to my goals we set on our first meeting. I’ve had 30 years of therapy with many different types of therapists and was reluctant to try Better Health but I am so happy with my choice! Every session I confirm my goals and receive calm, encouraging, empathetic, practical, and reassuring strategies to start my week. Plus she has a great sense of humor! It’s truly been a game changer with my relationships at work and with family. Not to mention the relationship with myself! I’m growing! Thanks Surilla!
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Surilla has been really great to work with. She has a calm, easygoing presence that makes her easy to talk to, and I never feel judged. One of the things I appreciate most is her ability to help me see situations from new perspectives. She asks insightful questions that gently challenge my thinking and help me better understand myself and my patterns. These conversations have given me clarity and tools I can actually use in my daily life. I’ve gotten a lot out of our sessions and would definitely recommend her.
Written on Apr 26, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Surilla has been very patient and informative during our sessions. She takes the time to hear my concerns and thoughts. She’s given me sound advice and I look forward to speaking to her everytime.
Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
She’s such a great therapist
Written on Apr 03, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Surilla Lawrence listens to hear and responds in a direct compassionate way. She offers insight that is applicable and insightful. I appreciate her wisdom and thoughtfulness
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
I have had one session with Surilla. I felt very respected. I have plans to continue.
Written on Feb 13, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Surilla is very attentive, professional, and very helpful. I felt very comfortable throughout the session.
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
We seem to be on the same page/wave length. She is very supportive and points out when I sell myself short.
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
▪︎Very attentive and Professional
▪︎Offers potential options that will bring about the results I desire
▪︎Very Encouraging
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Surilla is great. I am happy to have her as my therapist.
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love working with Dr. Lawrence
Written on Jul 11, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Surilla is great and so empathetic. Appreciate the work she did with me and the growth I made with her help.
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Surilla offers wise counsel, which is compassionate, effective, and timely. She is an excellent counselor, and demonstrates skill with the right balance of acceptance and change.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Surilla is wonderful. She listens well, but also gives me tools to heal and grow.
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I began seeing Surilla because I was struggling with anxiety. From the start, she made me feel understood and comfortable. I noticed improvements in my mood, coping strategies, and personal relationships. Surilla was particularly helpful in helping me on how to love myself!
What I appreciated most was her empathy, professionalism, and the way they challenged me kindly. I always felt respected, even when working through difficult topics. I would highly recommend Surilla yo anyone looking for support!!! Therapy can be a vulnerable experience, and working with her a meaningful difference in my life!
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I’ve only had a couple sessions with Surilla so far but you can tell she genuinely cares about what you’re going through and wants to help you. She is extremely accommodating as well which is another reason I’m blessed she’s my therapist!
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Excellent thus far
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching
I am so grateful for my therapist’s knowledge and guidance.
Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and grief
She is awesome. I’ve been going to therapy most of my life and she is by far the best. She listens and helps provide me with the tools I need so I can see differently/clearly. She is truly gifted and has used her God given gift to help people like me. Highly highly recommend her!!
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Compassionate. Relatable.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s a great listener, very insightful giving you practical tools. She had a very warm and inviting spirit.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
After just one session I feel heard and also feel hope and energized. She is a gem!
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I tried therapy once before Surilla and it was AWFUL. I didn’t feel heard and I didn’t feel comfortable trying it again for two years. I decided to give therapy one more shot and was matched with Surilla and she has been exactly what I needed. She asks all the right questions to get my wheels turning and I truly feel like she cares about my problems and listens to me. If you’ve never tried therapy or tried it and hated it, I would recommend seeing Surilla. She will absolutely change your mind about how you view therapy and really try to help you through whatever it is you’re going through without making you feel judged.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Surilla creates an environment where I feel seen, heard, valued, supported, and safe. I look forward to our sessions, they really do get me through my week.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
She is very understanding, always making me feel heard no matter the situation. She’s very good at listening and giving me positive feedback. She makes me feel very comfortable and I feel safe telling her anything I’m going through.
Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
If your heart has been broken, no matter the cause - Surilla's compassionate wisdom will guide you in making room for healthy grieving and when you are ready to re-engage with life, she helps you create "next steps" to follow.
If you have lived through trauma(s) and live in self-blame and/or shame, Surilla will help you separate truth from the lies you've believed (perhaps your whole life). She speaks life into the dark, hurt places where you may have gotten stuck and helps equip you so that you can intentionally live with joy and purpose.
Surilla is an extraordinarily gifted therapist and I'm so thankful for her help!
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Surilla is really an amazing blessing . I should have just picked all 10’s . I really appreciate her loving nature and beautiful heart . As a first time recipient of therapy I was made to feel very welcome and would definitely seek her help again , and recommend her to my friends and family.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 9 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Surilla Lawrence is a very gentle, caring, and driven therapist from my initial experience with her. I am quite picky with therapists; although I do look forward to speaking with her now that we have begun our therapy goal work! She keeps me motivated while allowing me to safely express anything I feel the need to get out. Even when I jump around from topics while being counseled, she does well to stay on track and also keep my mind on how I am able to obtain the ideal desirable personal results of therapy we intend to achieve (are actively reaching together with inner work and communication). She is a safe space for trauma victims, hyper attentives, and high energy/fast pace. Thank you magnificent Therapist Surilla Lawrence.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Surilla is very direct and honest while being supportive and insightful. I feel empowered and I have gained confidence in working with her.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Ms Lawrence is a such a knowledgeable therapist, she’s encouraging engaging doesn’t forget anything she’s been a real help very big assisting me getting myself together again.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Surilla does a great job at helping me identify pain points in my life. She also shows me how the implementation of positive coping strategies can be beneficial! Thank you!
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is excellent
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coaching
Great experience
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I was nervous that my therapist and I wouldn’t exactly connect, maybe I would feel judged for my issues. My first session was amazing! I feel free to express myself. She asks insightful questions and guides me through my boggled mind to get to the answer. The worksheets help me to focus on small aspects of the big problem and help a lot. I’m very grateful to have Surilla as my therapist.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Surilla is great. I come out of every session better then before.
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Surilla is a wonderful therapist who really listens and remembers! She always made mee feel so seen and heard. Not only does she offer the attention you need, she offers wisdom. She offered me the tools I needed to be able to make myself feel strong and happy. She reinforced the foundation of my self and self worth. With her guidance I am able to walk through the stress in life much more confidently and effectively.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Surilla is an extremely patient and helpful resource as a therapist. She’s helped me find my emotions (after intellectualizing my feelings for most of my life) and address the core beliefs about myself that keep me in my negative cycles. Very thankful to have found her
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Surilla has been a godsend for me - the best therapist I’ve ever had. I can’t sum up in a review how much progress I’ve made through my sessions with her. Most importantly for anyone looking for a therapist, she cares about me as a person and consistently makes me feel heard.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Surilla for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Surilla has been a beacon of light. She is kind, empathetic and encouraging. Always reminding me to ask myself “what do I know to be true”, which really helps me sift through emotional clutter to get me to a place of clarity. From a difficult breakup to parenting my teen and all the little things in between, Surilla has been pivotal in helping me get through the challenges and come out the other end with confidence and more awareness of the importance of having love and appreciation for myself during challenging times.
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Surilla is a godsend, the type of therapist that makes people believe in therapy. This woman is INCREDIBLE at what she does. She has a very natural and gentle way of showing you a different perspective, which has helped me personally enhance my strategy for my goals/career (and also rebuild family relationships) because of her insight. She knows when to challenge your viewpoints and when to simply listen. She's kind, empathetic, strong and hilarious at the same time. If you are her client, consider yourself lucky - you are in the best hands possible.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
The best I’ve ever had
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I never thought therapy was for me. Now Approaching age 38 it is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I am really thankful for Surilla & her insight & wisdom. For years, I really wanted to have therapy with African-American woman. One of my reflection. I’m So thankful, BetterHelp gave me the opportunity to choose that. The sky is the limit now for me. I am very Happy with Surilla
Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
She is very helpful and is a great listener!
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I've only been talking with Surilla for about 2 weeks now. But I use her guidance with me every day. She's helped me understand that I am of value and that I have control of how things affect me. She's helped me open up to things that I pushed away for so long and the skills she's given me to work through my past I use in everyday situations and they're becoming healthy habits. I know healing takes time. And she's the one that's made me see that. I'm so grateful for her and her guidance.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I highly recommend Surilla! She is very good at listening to me and has helped me a lot even though we have just started.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and adhd
Surilla is a very good listener, and she understands the situations I describe to her. She has helped me a lot since I started therapy. She has guided me to improve my self-care and given many useful resources to help me develop my communication skills. She has also taught me to find the cause of my emotions and feelings so that I can be more aware of them. She is a great therapist, and I'm so glad I got matched with her!
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Surilla Lawrence is an excellent, caring, professional therapist with great insight on what's best for Her patients. She has helped Me through some very depressing and confusing times. I greatly appreciate everything She's done on My behalf and I will recommend Her to everyone who's interested in therapy!
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is absolutely amazing, she is always there to help and does so in a very efficient way. It has changed my last few weeks by making them a lot better.
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Intelligent and thoughtful, warm and caring. Highly recommended.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing! Has really been helpful in my process of self-discover and self-development. I am grateful.
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
When I started therapy I though it was going to be me doing all the talking, and the therapist just asking how does that make you feel. But it's not like that at all. She goes beyond and talks about that problem for the week, to back to the problems from the past that could lead you to where you are now. Definitely helped me realize something in only a month that we started. I can't wait to see how much she helps me heal myself in the future.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She's awesome and very knowledgeable and caring.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
First time I come to therapy and a therapist actually helps me work on myself. It’s not just a venting session.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Surilla has been wonderful and is helping to change my life for the better each time we get together. She is a true blessing and extremely knowledgeable in helping people gain awareness, clarity, understanding and life balance.
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Couldn't recommend Surilla MORE! She listens very well and is so knowledgeable and precise in her words and information/tips. Even after our 1st session, I felt she understood me and was there to support me in the beginning of my journey to better myself. I look forward to our video chat every week. She is changing my life by showing me how to think in different perspectives that I haven't always thought of before and she does it in such a friendly and gentle manor. I thank God for this wonderful of a therapist. I wouldn't want to meet with anyone else. Thank you, Surilla!
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate Ms. Lawrence and her ability to listen, connect, and support focus. She has allowed me space to lighten my load. And while there is alot of work to do, I'm grateful for the steps thus far
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Surilla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
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