Laura Wagner

Laura Wagner is an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD. She also helps with communication problems, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, and building self-love.

Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions tend to center on what is causing distress now and practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable. She uses conversational techniques that help people name their problems and test different ways of responding.

Laura draws on several approaches to fit the situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change thought and behavior patterns that keep someone stuck. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for people to speak and be heard without rush. Motivational Interviewing supports decisions when someone feels unsure about change.

She also brings psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas into work when they help, for example looking at past patterns or setting short-term goals. Sessions are intended to be practical and paced around the client’s goals. Laura encourages small, achievable steps to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.

People who come for help with life purpose often start by clarifying values and testing low-risk changes in daily routines. The focus is on clear next steps rather than big promises, so clients can see what feels useful and what does not.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and reflective conversation. Online sessions can recreate that by giving people time to speak, reflect, and try out new ways of describing their experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is hands-on and action oriented. Online CBT sessions can use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and short homework tasks to tackle patterns of thinking and behavior that keep someone stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She helps clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts as progress is made. That collaborative process looks at what the client wants to change, what has helped before, and which techniques feel workable in everyday life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy week. These practical benefits help some people maintain momentum while they explore stress, life purpose questions, or emotional recovery.