- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship work
About Laura
Laura Wafer is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression, including issues connected to abandonment and attachment.
Laura focuses on practical conversation and clear planning. She adjusts how she talks and what she suggests to fit what each person needs. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what the person is dealing with now and what they want to change.
In her work she addresses related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication or commitment struggles, and codependency. She also supports people affected by autism or who face aging or geriatric concerns. Her approach is intended to link present difficulties with realistic, step-by-step ways to respond to them.
Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make decisions about relationships and life roles. She helps clients name patterns, set practical goals, and try new behaviors between sessions. The emphasis is on clear tools people can use day to day.
She asks new clients to complete an initial questionnaire and then schedules a first session to begin planning treatment. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are offered in English in Kentucky.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many clinicians who use evidence-based techniques focus on methods that are structured and measurable. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking. Skills-based interventions teach specific strategies for managing stress, improving communication, and handling strong emotions in relationships.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals and preferences, try a method, and adjust it as you go. That process includes checking what helps and what does not, then changing the plan with your input.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people keep appointments when they are managing illness or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about available session types when completing the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and clear planning, adjusting dialogue and treatment to the person's needs. The emphasis is on naming patterns and trying actionable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience and holds both LIMFT and LMFT credentials. She is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Kentucky and lists licensing in Ohio as well, with the credentials LIMFT and LMFT noted for those states.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start planning treatment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.