- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Communication problems
About Laura
Laura Wafer is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of practice in Kentucky and Ohio. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and experiences related to trauma and abuse. Sessions are conducted in English and she uses professional clinical approaches suited to each person.
Laura focuses on how patterns from the family people grew up in continue to affect them now. She talks about attachment, abandonment, and communication problems in straightforward terms. People can expect direct conversation about roles, expectations, and how early relationships shape current behavior.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work helping adults sort through relationship difficulty and emotional distress. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the client’s situation. Work may include clarifying unhelpful patterns, practicing different ways to communicate, and building clearer boundaries.
In sessions she aims to set clear goals and practical steps. Meetings typically look at current problems alongside their roots in family interactions. Laura also addresses related issues such as caregiver stress, blended family concerns, chronic illness, and commitment or control difficulties.
To begin, people complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how early family experiences shape present behavior. One common approach is working with attachment-related patterns - identifying how expectations from childhood influence trust and closeness now, and practicing ways to shift those responses. Another practical method looks at communication skills and conflict management, teaching direct ways to express needs and respond differently in relationship situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences together and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone avoid travel time. Licensed professionals offering remote work can focus on practical tools, regular scheduling, and applying skills between sessions to help daily life function better.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
How does she approach therapy with family patterns?
She talks about how early family roles and expectations affect present behavior and relationships. Sessions look at practical changes in communication and boundary setting.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns. That experience includes work with chronic illness, codependency, and commitment issues.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Ohio and Kentucky. Her practice is based in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and planning for next steps.
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