- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- Collaborative care
About Brenda
Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in private practice. She practices part time on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, typically working in the afternoons on Eastern Standard Time. Brenda has worked with people from many backgrounds, including military and first responder communities, and with a range of diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Her approach is warm and gentle. She aims to understand each person’s perspective and then help them broaden how they see their situation. Brenda treats people with respect, compassion, and empathy, and avoids one-size-fits-all methods.
She uses practical strategies drawn from evidence-based therapies. She tailors techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that people can use between meetings.
Brenda lists Adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas and can address related concerns alongside other issues such as stress, grief, trauma, and relationship communication. Her work also covers chronic illness, caregiver strain, attachment issues, and body image concerns.
If you prefer a collaborative style that combines problem-solving with emotional support, Brenda’s style may suit you. She encourages questions about the process and works at a pace the client finds manageable.
How her approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that line up with personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and grief by shifting attention toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical ways to change them, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend what to try first. You and she will adjust methods over time so the plan fits how you respond and what you want to achieve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and planning steps that translate into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She also addresses related topics like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and gentle with an emphasis on understanding each person’s perspective. She combines emotional support with practical strategies to help people make small, usable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 15 years of experience working as a therapist in private practice and has worked with clients from varied backgrounds, including military and first responder communities.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment 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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.