- Warm and gentle approach
- Practical skill building
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Brenda
Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in private practice. She sees people for concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Brenda also has experience working with clients who have PTSD, ADHD, and a range of life challenges. She currently works part time, typically on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons Eastern Standard Time.
Her style is warm and gentle. She aims to understand each person’s perspective before suggesting ways to expand that view. Sessions focus on listening first, then trying practical ways to change thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Brenda uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and collaborates with each person to find what fits. Many sessions include mindfulness or short skills practice to apply between meetings.
Her background includes work with military and first responder clients alongside people from varied walks of life. She brings 15 years of hands-on practice and offers straightforward strategies for everyday problems. Brenda is also a hypnosis coach, which she may use alongside other approaches when appropriate.
People come to Brenda for help managing strong emotions, coping after loss or trauma, and getting unstuck from patterns that cause stress. She encourages realistic steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked and adjusted as needs change.
How therapy approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent worry to help people act despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect; it uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding; the therapist follows the client's lead and helps build confidence and self-acceptance.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. This collaborative process may shift over time as progress and life circumstances change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick progress update is helpful or make it simpler to attend afternoon sessions that match the therapist's schedule. Licensed professionals tailor techniques like ACT and CBT to work in remote sessions, using skill practice, brief exercises, and homework that fit into daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brenda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, among other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Brenda uses a warm, gentle, and respectful style, listening first and then partnering on practical ways to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has over 15 years of experience as a therapist in private practice and has worked with military and first responder clients and others from varied backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing from Missouri.
In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brenda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.