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Laura Lininger, LCSW
Indiana
Laura Lininger, LCSW - Stress and trauma care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
- Family of origin issues
About Laura
Laura Lininger, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 31 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges around self-esteem and life changes. She also supports those facing relationship and family concerns and people in the LGBT community.
She trained in psychology at Indiana University and completed a Master of Social Work at Tulane University. Early in her career she worked extensively with children and adolescents. That background informs her work with adults who have childhood trauma or family of origin issues.
Her approach blends practical, skills-based methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and support committed action. She also integrates EMDR and mindfulness practices for trauma and distress.
Sessions focus on small, doable steps. Clients learn concrete strategies for managing symptoms and everyday problems. Sessions may include breathing and attention exercises, targeted behavior changes, and talking through patterns that keep problems going.
She works with a range of concerns including addictions, communication problems, codependency, body image, gender dysphoria, and adjustment after divorce or separation. People who want structured, practical work on thoughts, habits, and relationships will find this approach clear and direct.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laura commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - identifying a thought, testing it, and trying a new response - which adapt well to talk-based online sessions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small actions that match those values. ACT sessions tend to include exercises in noticing internal experiences and choosing committed behavior, which can be guided over video or phone. For trauma-related work she integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a method aimed at reducing the emotional charge of past memories; elements of this work can be introduced and practiced in remote sessions under clinical guidance.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on how the work goes. That helps decide whether CBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness practices, or a mix is most useful.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let therapists guide mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments between sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include practice tasks to change habits between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 31 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University, with earlier work focused on children and adolescents.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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