Brenda Lauer , LPC

Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hypnosis coach with more than 15 years of experience in private practice. She works part time on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, typically during afternoon hours in the Eastern Time zone. Over the course of her career she has supported clients from many walks of life, including military personnel and first responders, and has worked with a range of diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Her counseling style is gentle and warm, grounded in a commitment to understand each person from their own perspective before helping them expand their view. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and empathy in her work and avoids one-size-fits-all solutions. Brenda draws from several therapeutic approaches - including cognitive-behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, and humanistic principles - tailoring interventions to the needs of each client.

She believes that therapy can be a meaningful catalyst for improvement and encourages people to explore options that support their mental health. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with individuals who are ready to engage in that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Brenda

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and difficulties with motivation.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client is seen as the expert on their own experience. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-understanding, improving communication, and processing grief or relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brenda works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format suits them better. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or mobility are factors, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective treatment.