- Practical coping skills
- Strengths-based support
- Goal focused
About Laura
Laura Wiedlebacher is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with 26 years of experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Laura believes people know their own stories and bring strengths into therapy. She aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward change.
Over a long career she has helped people tackle both sudden crises and slow-burning struggles. That includes panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, grief after separation, and feelings of isolation or shame. Sessions tend to center on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague theory.
Her approach blends several methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers coping skills for intense emotions. Mindfulness practices teach ways to stay grounded in the present.
Laura works collaboratively, listening first and then suggesting steps to try between meetings. She often uses short, focused exercises and problem-solving conversations to build momentum. Many people come seeking tools to reduce anxiety, improve communication, or find purpose during a life transition.
If someone is new to counseling, she explains options and helps set realistic, step-by-step goals. People who prefer a straightforward, skills-focused style may find this approach a good match. Prospective clients should review session options and scheduling before booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Many of Laura's tools come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood, panic, and stress by giving clear strategies to test and adjust daily behavior.Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. DBT-style techniques help when emotions feel overwhelming and when people want steadier ways to respond to conflict or intense urges. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices that reduce rumination and help with grounding during moments of high anxiety.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try approaches that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted over time based on what helps you make progress.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work and family obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laura address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills and problem solving. She emphasizes strengths and clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.