- 31 years experience
- Uses ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness in sessions
About Laura
Laura Lininger is a licensed clinical social worker with over 31 years of experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Laura has delivered therapy across age groups and brings a long career perspective to her work.
She spent many years focused on child and adolescent therapy before adding adult work. That early experience informs how she addresses childhood trauma and family of origin issues for adults. She often helps people untangle long-standing family patterns and the emotions tied to them.
Laura uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her sessions. She also weaves mindfulness practices into her work to help people build present-moment skills. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with practical tools to try between meetings.
People come to her for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also supports concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, gender dysphoria, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Laura describes her approach as respectful and inclusive of all races, genders, religions, and LGBTQ identities.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens, offers clear techniques, and helps set realistic steps forward. She aims to collaborate on what matters most and to adapt methods to each person’s situation.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Laura commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach aimed at reducing the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing techniques. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she and the client decide collaboratively which methods to try and how to pace the work over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief touchpoint is helpful. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach practical skills, guide mindfulness practice, and walk through trauma-focused techniques so people can apply them between meetings.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are conversational and practical. She mixes structured techniques with mindfulness and homework to build skills between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 31 years of clinical experience, including extensive work with children, adolescents, and adults.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is based in Indiana.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.