Laura Lininger

Laura Lininger, LCSW, has worked in behavioral health for over three decades. She earned a BA in psychology from Indiana University and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Her long career includes extensive work with children and adolescents and later expanded to offer services to adults.

That early child and teen work shapes how she approaches adult concerns now. She often helps people who are dealing with childhood trauma or family of origin issues. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, emotion regulation, and skills that can be used between meetings.

Her approach draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help clients manage stress and stay present. She describes therapy as a collaborative process with clear goals and small, steady changes.

Laura aims to make the therapy room welcoming for people of all races, genders, religions, and sexual orientations. She specifically notes support for clients from the LGBTQ community and for those facing relationship, family, or identity concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about symptoms and coping. The work often includes learning new skills, practicing mindfulness, and addressing painful memories in manageable ways. She brings experience and a calm, practical style to support people through life changes and recovery from trauma.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on gently addressing traumatic memories and their effects on daily life. It aims to reduce symptoms tied to past events while teaching coping tools to handle triggers and strong emotions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small, values-based steps even when feelings are uncomfortable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns and build more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what to try first, then adjust based on how the person responds and what their goals are. This is a shared process about fit and pacing, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can reduce travel time. The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online meetings can help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily demands.