Brenda Lauer, LPC

Based in Missouri 15 years in practice Online sessions

Compassionate counselor helping people manage strong emotions

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Works with

Anger
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Depression

How Brenda works

Practical facts

Credentials: LPC
Licensed in: Missouri
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Brenda

Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She has provided therapy in independent practice and offers part-time hours in the afternoons on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, operating on Eastern Standard Time. Brenda also works as a hypnosis coach alongside her counseling practice.

Her approach is warm and gentle. She aims to understand each person's view before helping them broaden it. She treats people with respect, compassion, and empathy and avoids a one-size-fits-all method.

Background and approach

Brenda works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She has also supported people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image, communication problems, and other complex situations.

She draws on several therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Brenda adapts those approaches to each person's needs rather than following a fixed formula. People can expect conversations that blend practical steps with reflective listening.

Sessions may include working on thoughts and behaviors, grounding after difficult events, setting manageable goals, and practicing new ways of relating to strong emotions like anger. Brenda encourages collaboration so therapy fits the client's life and goals.

What Brenda works with

Everything Brenda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brenda's practice.

Approaches Brenda lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

How Brenda’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and it encourages taking steps that align with personal values. This can help with persistent anxiety, depression, and problems with anger by creating a clearer sense of what matters and small actions to move toward it.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and offers empathy so the client can find their own solutions. This style supports people who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to process grief, trauma, or ongoing stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and small homework tasks that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning for anxiety, depression, and anger-related problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends techniques and adjusts as progress or circumstances change so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quicker check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.

Questions people ask about Brenda

What kinds of concerns does Brenda address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She also helps people facing issues like adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Brenda uses a warm, gentle, and respectful approach. She listens to each person's view and then helps them try new ways of thinking and coping.

What is her clinical background?

She has more than 15 years of experience working in independent practice and also offers hypnosis coaching as part of her professional work.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Missouri LPC credential and practices from Missouri while working on Eastern Standard Time for online sessions.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

Brenda uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet a variety of needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.