- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment
About Brenda
Brenda Lauer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked in private practice and with people from many backgrounds, including military and first responder clients. Her primary concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression.
Brenda uses several practical approaches in session, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also has experience supporting people with adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her style emphasizes listening first and understanding how each person sees their situation. Sessions typically focus on naming difficult emotions, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes to shift those patterns. She also brings skills in hypnosis coaching as part of her broader toolkit.
Brenda aims to work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs and preferences. That might mean combining strategies from CBT, ACT, or EFT to address emotional patterns, avoidance, or unhelpful thinking. She encourages practical steps between sessions so people can test new ways of coping.
People who contact her will be invited to describe their concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she offers straightforward options for next steps, including scheduling an initial meeting and discussing ongoing session plans.
How Brenda Uses EFT, ACT, and CBT Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and the interaction patterns that keep people stuck. It is often used when strong feelings are hard to name or when recurring emotional responses shape behavior.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, while clarifying what matters most. It helps with anxiety, avoidance, and situations that require values-based action.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is commonly used for anxiety and depression and for building coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will help clients decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a combination is the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is shared and can change as therapy progresses.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. She will discuss practical scheduling and the session style that works best when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach starts with listening to how a person sees their situation. She combines practical techniques from EFT, CBT, ACT, and client-centered work to match what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a therapist in private practice and with clients from varied backgrounds, including military and first responder populations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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