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Laura Wagner

Laura Wagner

LMHC

Indiana

Compassionate, practical support for lasting change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Indiana / 39002286A
Experience
32 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Client-centered
    • CBT tools

    About Laura

    Laura Wagner is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana with 32 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Laura aims to make therapy approachable and practical for those seeking clearer direction and emotional relief.

    Her method puts the person in the lead. She listens first, then helps set small, realistic goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find momentum when change feels hard. She also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral tools to turn insights into manageable steps.

    Sessions often involve talking through patterns that keep problems stuck. That can mean examining unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways of communicating, or building routines that reduce overwhelm. Laura emphasizes self-compassion and helps people notice strengths they might be overlooking.

    She also addresses issues like isolation, questions about life purpose, and difficulties with self-love. Her style is steady and conversational rather than rushed. People can expect a balanced mix of listening, practical suggestions, and collaborative problem-solving.

    Laura works from the belief that change happens one step at a time. She encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and to track progress between sessions. Her approach aims to be respectful of each person’s pace and values.

  2. How Laura’s approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters to them. It’s useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about a next step. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

    Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adjust what’s working. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs rather than imposing a single method.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match a weekly routine. They can also support steady progress through focused conversations, goal-setting, and practical home exercises that carry changes into daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    32+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Laura commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is conversational and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set small, practical goals using evidence-informed methods.

    What is her background and level of experience?

    She has 32 years of clinical experience helping people with complex emotional concerns and life transitions.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, practicing in Indiana.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started if I want to work together?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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