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Brittany Lauer

Compassionate social worker using practical therapies

LISW Ohio

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Brittany

Brittany Lauer is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also brings focused experience in adoption and foster care, panic disorder and panic attacks, and pregnancy and childbirth. Brittany combines practical skills with empathetic care to help clients navigate both everyday pressures and significant life transitions.

She practices from a strengths-oriented perspective and uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify patterns, build coping strategies, and work toward measurable change. Her background includes grief and pregnancy counseling at an adoption agency and school-based mental health work supporting parents, students, and staff.

Brittany has provided anxiety training in elementary and middle school settings and delivered CBT for anxiety, adjustment-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and attention differences. After several years focused on parenting her own children, she has returned to social work with renewed energy and a collaborative approach.

Brittany emphasizes empathy, advocacy, and practical problem-solving while tailoring therapy to each person's goals and circumstances.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online Can Help



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and adjustment difficulties. In short sessions, CBT helps clients learn practical skills to manage worry, restructure patterns, and respond differently to stressful situations.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and viewing the client as the expert on their own life. This approach offers a supportive environment where people can explore feelings, build self-awareness, and set personally meaningful goals while feeling heard and respected.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brittany works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines structured skill-building from CBT with a warm, client-focused stance to tailor the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access care from home or work, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the way of connecting that feels most comfortable for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brittany commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, family and parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, plus related areas like adoption and foster care, panic disorder, and pregnancy and childbirth.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is strengths-based and client-centered, emphasizing empathy and collaboration while using practical techniques to build coping skills and address unhelpful thinking patterns.
What professional background does she bring to sessions?
She has experience as a pregnancy counselor at an adoption agency and providing school-based mental health therapy, anxiety training, and CBT interventions in educational settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW credential with licence details OH LISW I.1000058-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster carePanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirth

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English