Laura Wiedlebacher

Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Wiedlebacher is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 26 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with respect for each person's story, treating clients as the experts on their own lives while offering guidance drawn from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical techniques. Her long career reflects sustained work supporting individuals through difficult life transitions and emotional struggles.

Clients can expect a collaborative, strengths-based style that emphasizes empowerment and practical change. Laura highlights courage and agency as central to the therapeutic process, helping people identify resources within themselves while teaching skills to manage symptoms and improve communication.

She balances structured interventions with attention to each person’s unique values and goals, aiming to make therapy a productive step toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Laura integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online practice in ways that emphasize practical skills and present-moment coping. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, while DBT provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help clients cultivate awareness and reduce reactivity, teaching simple practices that complement skill-based work. Choosing the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process; she works with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy so that the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Laura uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum through transitions or busy periods while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues like panic, loneliness, body image, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work blends practical, skills-oriented methods and a strengths-based, collaborative stance; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach along with other evidence-informed techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 26 years of professional experience delivering mental health support in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio with credential identifier OH LPCC E.0003249-SUPV.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English