Laura Brum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience. She helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and the challenges of parenting and relationships. Laura also supports those facing trauma, abuse, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles.
Her style is warm, caring, and interactive. Sessions focus on respect and sensitivity, not labels. She aims to make therapy straightforward and not overly clinical.
Laura uses practical methods to help you move forward. She draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She blends solution-focused work to set achievable goals and client-centered listening to shape each plan.
For people processing trauma, she incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing methods alongside trauma-focused strategies. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness techniques are used to manage strong emotions and build coping skills.
Her work is grounded in making a treatment plan that fits each person's needs. Laura helps people work through past issues, set realistic steps, and practice skills between sessions. She encourages small changes that add up to better daily functioning.
If someone is ready to take a step toward change, Laura offers steady support and practical guidance. She welcomes questions about the approach and helps clients clarify goals before moving forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. Online sessions let the therapist follow your pace, reflect what you say, and shape goals together to fit your life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change them; in online sessions this often means setting short exercises and reviewing progress week to week. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, and can include learning specific coping skills and practicing them between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and the plan is adjusted together rather than fixed in advance.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to work on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice strategies for anxiety, trauma recovery, mood management, and building self-esteem without promising a particular session type.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laura commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, and self esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, caring, and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of counseling experience, including work in a rural setting with varied clinical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.