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Online therapist

Brittany Lauer

Support for parents navigating change

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Credentials
LISW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Brittany

Brittany Lauer is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, life changes, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her background also includes work around adoption and foster care, panic attacks, and pregnancy and childbirth.

Brittany writes plainly and listens with steady attention to what matters most at home. She spent many years as a stay-at-home parent and now has returned to social work with a practical, hands-on perspective.

Background and approach

That time informed how she talks with parents and caregivers about daily routines, boundaries, and managing big emotions in children. Brittany has worked as a pregnancy counselor at an adoption agency and delivered school-based mental health support, so she knows strategies that connect school and home. Her approach centers on the person in front of her.

She uses client-centered techniques to build trust and to meet each family where they are. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, for skills that reduce anxiety and help people change patterns that cause distress. In sessions she focuses on practical steps, problem-solving, and honest conversation.

Parents can expect clear strategies and encouragement to try new approaches at home. Brittany emphasizes strengths and advocates for what families need. She has six years of professional experience and holds the LISW credential.

Brittany offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for people in Ohio who prefer remote options.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Brittany uses client-centered therapy to build a working relationship that starts with your priorities. This approach centers the conversation on your goals, values, and immediate concerns so sessions feel relevant and respectful. It works well when parents want someone to listen, reflect, and help them find what feels right for their family.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and swapping them for practical skills. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood patterns by teaching step-by-step tools to try between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Brittany collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible check-ins and a way to stay connected between appointments. These options aim to make consistent care more accessible for families in Ohio.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
Brittany supports issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, panic attacks, and pregnancy and childbirth.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, client-centered style that prioritizes listening and collaboration. Sessions also include practical tools and problem-solving to address daily challenges at home.
How long has she practiced?
She has six years of professional experience working in social work roles and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW credential with listing OH LISW I.1000058-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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