Laura Lininger

Calm, experienced trauma-informed clinician

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 31 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Laura

Laura Lininger, LCSW, brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her practice, grounded in training from Indiana University and Tulane University School of Social Work.

Background and approach

She combines a background that includes extensive work with developmental and family-related issues with an emphasis on trauma-informed methods and mindfulness practices. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR to address a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem.

Clients seeking help with relationship and family dynamics, coping with life changes, or patterns such as codependency and control issues may find her methods practical and focused. She also works with concerns related to gender dysphoria, LGBT matters, addiction, body image, and the effects of domestic violence or abandonment.

Laura frames therapy as collaborative work, applying structured strategies and mindfulness tools to help people develop healthier patterns and clearer coping skills. Licensed in Indiana and Wisconsin, she accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Her long tenure in the field supports a seasoned, steady presence for people navigating both acute and longer-term challenges.

Approaches that translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing more adaptive patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can help with avoidance, life transitions, and persistent emotional pain. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and their emotional impact through guided protocols and may reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques over time to improve comfort and effectiveness.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into varied schedules and geographic situations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapies, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed interventions while accommodating accessibility and convenience for people with different routines and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and many related areas such as abandonment and codependency.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends structured approaches like CBT with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques, aiming for practical tools alongside reflective work to support change.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 31 years of clinical experience and trained at Indiana University for her BA and Tulane University for her MSW, with a long history working across developmental and family-related concerns.

Which credentials and locations are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW credentials with Indiana LCSW 34003425A and Wisconsin LCSW 10084-123 and is based in Indiana.

In what language can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Indiana, Wisconsin

Languages

English