Brenda Lauer, LPC

Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of therapy experience. She works in private practice and brings a calm, warm presence to sessions. Her approach aims to help people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression.

Brenda has worked with a wide range of people, including military and first responder clients, and those with diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, and relationship communication problems.

Her counseling style is gentle and compassionate. She listens first, sees the situation from the client's point of view, and then helps expand perspective and options. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and tailors work to each person's needs.

Brenda uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotionally-focused approaches, client-centered work, and solution-focused therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness and hypnosis coaching when it fits the client's goals.

Sessions are offered in English and Brenda accepts international clients. She typically works part time on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the afternoons Eastern Standard Time. To begin, prospective clients follow the platform's matching steps and schedule according to availability.

How therapy styles shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to change them, which can help with depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and building trust so clients can find their own solutions; it often fits people who want a supportive space to sort through difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift and progress happens.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it may allow shorter check-ins during a work break, reduce commute time, or let someone choose an option that uses less bandwidth or no video. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to work well in remote sessions, focusing on real-world skills, values-based actions, and reflective listening to support daily life changes.