Brenda Lauer, LPC
Missouri LPC with 15 years experience
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
About Brenda Lauer
Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a state credential that authorizes her to provide professional counseling, and she brings more than 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She maintains a part-time schedule, typically working afternoons on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the Eastern Time zone, and combines traditional counseling methods with training as a hypnosis coach.
Over the course of her career she has supported a wide variety of people including military members, first responders, and clients from many walks of life. Clients she has worked with have presented with diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and other mood and adjustment concerns, and she has interest in areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and relationship and communication difficulties.
Her counseling style is described as gentle and warm, grounded in respect, compassion, and empathy. She emphasizes viewing situations from the client's perspective and then collaborating to broaden that viewpoint so practical changes can follow. Brenda draws from multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered and humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused work, mindfulness practices, and rational emotive behavioral methods. She avoids a one-size-fits-all model and prefers to learn about each individual before selecting the methods that fit best.
Brenda believes therapy can be a positive, meaningful turning point for people seeking support and growth. She encourages individuals to explore options for improving mental health and acknowledges that finding the right fit with a therapist is an important step in that process.
Over the course of her career she has supported a wide variety of people including military members, first responders, and clients from many walks of life. Clients she has worked with have presented with diagnoses such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and other mood and adjustment concerns, and she has interest in areas like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and relationship and communication difficulties.
Her counseling style is described as gentle and warm, grounded in respect, compassion, and empathy. She emphasizes viewing situations from the client's perspective and then collaborating to broaden that viewpoint so practical changes can follow. Brenda draws from multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered and humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused work, mindfulness practices, and rational emotive behavioral methods. She avoids a one-size-fits-all model and prefers to learn about each individual before selecting the methods that fit best.
Brenda believes therapy can be a positive, meaningful turning point for people seeking support and growth. She encourages individuals to explore options for improving mental health and acknowledges that finding the right fit with a therapist is an important step in that process.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brenda Lauer have?
Brenda Lauer has 15 years of experience.
Is Brenda Lauer a licensed therapist?
Yes. Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: MO LPC 2003002001.
In which languages does Brenda Lauer provide therapy?
Brenda Lauer provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Lauer located?
Brenda Lauer is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Brenda Lauer as my therapist?
You can work with Brenda Lauer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brenda Lauer work with international clients?
Yes, Brenda Lauer works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brenda Lauer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the most notable benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their needs and schedule - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistent care alongside work, family, and daily obligations.
Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches online, and clients can change therapists if they would prefer a different fit. For those seeking convenient access to professional support, online therapy offers practical options without giving up established treatment methods.