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Online therapist

Laura Boettger

Compassionate trauma-informed counseling

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Laura

Laura Boettger is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults across a range of emotional struggles and helps them find clearer steps forward.

Her style adapts to each person’s needs, from open, client-led conversations to more structured, skills-based work. Laura has about ten years of professional experience as a Florida licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH14657.

Background and approach

She uses practical tools alongside trauma-focused methods to address symptoms like dissociation, post-traumatic stress, and intense shame or guilt. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is one of the trauma therapies she is trained in and may use when appropriate. Her work often centers on helping people process difficult past experiences, including involvement in high-control groups or relationships.

She also supports people navigating transitions, such as changes in identity, roles, or life direction. Sessions mix emotional processing with concrete skills for managing anxiety, impulsivity, or overwhelming emotions. Laura draws from approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.

She matches the method to the client’s goals and comfort level, aiming to make therapy practical and understandable. People who choose Laura typically want a steady, experienced guide through confusing or painful experiences. She emphasizes collaboration, clear pacing, and helping clients find a pathway toward greater stability and self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Laura uses EMDR and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online practice. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their history, symptoms, and goals. Sessions may begin with a gentle exploration, followed by a plan that mixes processing and skill-building as needed.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue progress during transitions or when travel is difficult.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?
Laura supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the effects of major life changes. Her practice also addresses concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, relationship strain, and complex trauma responses.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach ranges from client-centered, open conversation to structured skills work. She tailors sessions to each person and may combine emotional processing with practical coping strategies.
What training and experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional experience and specific training in trauma therapies including EMDR. That background informs work with dissociation, PTSD, and related symptoms.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, credential FL LMHC MH14657, and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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