- Compassionate listening
- Tailored approaches
- International clients
About Brenda
Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of experience in private practice. She works part time, typically in the afternoons on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and has supported people from many walks of life. Her background includes work with military personnel and first responders, and she has experience addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Brenda brings a warm, gentle style to sessions and listens closely to each person’s viewpoint. She aims to understand how clients see their situation before helping them try new ways of coping. Respect, empathy, and compassion guide how she works with people.
Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and instead tailors the approach to each person’s needs and goals.
Brenda also mentions experience with a broad range of concerns beyond core anxiety and mood issues. These include grief, trauma and abuse, stress, anger, adoption and foster care matters, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, attachment concerns, body image, and related areas.
She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Brenda aims to help clients find practical options to improve their mental health.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent mood struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, often helpful for anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal insight and growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made over time if something isn’t working.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when that’s useful, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from a familiar setting or need more flexible timing. Licensed professionals typically discuss practical details like scheduling and session length when you first connect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Brenda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, and also addresses related concerns like caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and gentle. She listens to how you see things and then helps you try practical ways to manage symptoms and move forward.
How long has she practiced as a therapist?
She has 15 years of experience working in private practice and with diverse client groups, including military and first responders.
Where is Brenda licensed and based?
Brenda holds an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.