- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
- Clear collaborative plans
About Laura
Laura Wafer is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She focuses on practical support for codependency, attachment struggles, and communication problems. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
With 10 years of experience, Laura adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs. She listens for what feels most urgent, then works with clients on small, doable changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, steady progress, and realistic strategies that can be used outside of appointments.
Laura holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. Her background includes supporting people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work rather than fixed routines.
People who come to her often want help with handling abandonment fears, managing control issues, or improving commitment and communication. She also supports those coping with aging concerns, autism-related challenges, and co-occurring conditions. Laura frames work as a step-by-step process rather than a quick fix.
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She invites clients to name goals and tests practical tools to reach them. Anyone considering therapy can expect a collaborative plan and ongoing check-ins to track progress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, helpful practices. One common approach she uses emphasizes exploring attachment patterns and codependency - it looks at how past relationships shape current expectations and teaches strategies to build healthier boundaries and trust. Another approach centers on problem-focused coping and behavioral steps, helping people break large stresses into smaller tasks and learn skills to manage anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Laura will talk with each person about their goals and try approaches that fit their needs. Together they track what helps and adapt the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and remove travel time. It can also let someone use phone-based sessions when bandwidth is limited or video is not desired. Ask about the available formats so sessions can be arranged to match your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience. That background includes helping people through life transitions, grief, and ongoing health or caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. Her practice location is listed as Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.
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