Brenda Lauer , LPC

Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care in private practice. As an LPC, she holds a professional license to deliver mental health counseling and brings that clinical training to work with a wide range of people, including military personnel and first responders. She also practices as a hypnosis coach, offering an additional toolset to support clients' goals.

Her experience includes helping people managing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, among other concerns. Brenda favors a gentle, warm counseling style that begins by seeing situations from the client’s perspective and then gently expanding that viewpoint to open new possibilities for coping and growth. Respect, compassion, and empathy are central to her work.

Brenda draws from several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, and humanistic, client-centered principles. She does not use a one-size-fits-all formula; instead she invests time to understand each person and tailors the approach to what works best for them. She currently works part time on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, generally during afternoon hours in the Eastern Time Zone, and she welcomes international clients when appropriate.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Brenda Lauer

Brenda frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods into online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel understood and supported as they explore their concerns.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. Together with the client she assesses which approach or mix of approaches best fits the presenting issues, goals, and personal preferences, making adjustments as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care for people in different locations while working with licensed professionals who tailor methods to each client’s needs.