Hello! My name is Laura Lininger, LCSW. I attended Indiana University and got my BA in Psychology and then moved on to Tulane University in NOLA for my Masters in Social Work. I have worked for many years doing child and adolescent therapy and then later added working with adults to the services I provide. I believe my child and adolescent therapy background has been a great foundation for working with adults who are dealing with childhood trauma or family of origin issues. As for treatment approaches, I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. I also include a lot of mindfulness practice in my work with clients. I am proud to provide a safe environment for all races, genders, religions, and clients from the LGBTQ community.
Professional experience
31 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
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Messaging
License information
WI LCSW 10084-123
IN LCSW 34003425A
Reviews
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Laura is a wonderful person that listens and genuinely engages. She offers advice, and never pushes on any issues that you aren't ready to tackle
Written on Aug 24, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Laura is an extremely good active listener. I am all over the place when I’m explaining things sometimes, and she keeps right up with me. She is also very compassionate, understanding, and kind. Looking forward to more sessions with her.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Laura has been a great therapist the last 3 sessions I've had with her had really helped me. She is easy to talk to , I can honestly say I feel a sense of relief like a weight on my shoulders has gotten lighter. Some issues I didn't really know I had or understand the meanings she has helped me understand them a little bit better. Thank you Laura for all you do. I highly recommend her for any help.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I’ve been working with Laura for a short time and I’m already so grateful for her guidance. She’s really helped me start to recognize and work through some of my people‑pleasing tendencies, which has been something I’ve struggled with for years. Even in just a few sessions, she’s given me practical tools that I’ve been able to implement right away in my daily life.
Laura also uses EMDR, which I really value.
She has a calm, supportive presence that makes me feel comfortable opening up, and I always leave our sessions with something valuable to work on.
I can honestly say that working with Laura has already made a noticeable difference for me, and I’m excited to continue this journey.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Laura is so nice!! She has been extremely respectful and supportive towards me and giving me the advice I truly need!
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coaching
She has been great! She is kind, attentive, listens and very knowledgeable!
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
New to this whole therapy thing but Laura makes things seem so easy. She understands you and wants you to be a better person and just gives you the tools in your life to make it a good one! glad to have her as my therapist.
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
A good listener
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I appreciate Laura. She allows me the full time of our session to talk it out. Then she curates a response in her notes after the session. I realize this takes her extra time and I am so grateful.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I came to Laura with a lot of stuff that I felt like I couldn’t tell anyone else. I’ve always felt like my baggage was too much of a burden to share with someone else. I can happily say, I don’t feel that way anymore thanks to her.
Written on Nov 16, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been understanding and helping support me to gradually move towards my life goals. Through her I have discovered the ability to better talk about elements of myself, and I can think through what I do and do not want to improve on. With her I can now properly express myself to others. I've always been open to people, but my expression was never in-depth or eloquent when hitting the harder issues until Laura.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good with helping and understanding.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I am very impressed with how Laura listens to my concerns and then offers useful advice on how to deal with these issues. She makes me feel good about my decision to sign up for therapy.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very helpful in the first session, I’ve always been dismissive of getting help even when I had a therapist. Laura made me feel comfortable and open, safe that I could talk about what i need help with. I truly appreciate Laura
Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
I Enjoy our sessions, she really listens and makes a Comfortable calm environment for you to express your feelings. The weekly messages and worksheets help me in between sessions
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Laura is a great listener and she also helps to see things that you may not normally see on your own about yourself and how you deal with others. I highly recommend Laura‘s therapy!!
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Laura is very kind and knowlegible
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Laura is amazing, kind, understanding
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been in therapy off and on since 2009 and this is the first therapy experience that has been so eye opening. I’ve never had such instant gratification in a first session and which continues through all of our sessions. I have unfolded YEARS of trauma in just a few sessions and so many answers that seem so clear to me now. I can now officially start my journey towards a better life knowing what I know now. Laura is one of a kind and I will cherish the tools Ive been given for a life time.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I've only had a few sessions with Laura but she is very thorough in her questions and asks lots of them in order to get the history. She also shares information about what to expect going forward and checks in after our session.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She's a great therapist and has helped me so much in the short time period we've known eachother.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Laura, is great overall. She is a great listener, I feel that I talk and talk and she gives me insights of what I have spoken about to make me think on how perceive my soroundings, my emotions and give me techniques on how handle my life general.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, a
Laura has done a great job and I will seek her continued support.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Shows great support and provides valuable incites and resources.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind and sounds compassionate
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Laura was so professional, kind and very helpful to me. I appreciated her expertise and approach and felt Better Help was a terrific program overall!
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
I recently had the pleasure of working with Laura who truly made a positive impact on my life. She is not only kind and caring but also demonstrates excellent listening skills and a very calm, supportive, and thoughtful approach. I highly recommend her for her genuine empathy and the practical advice she provides, including incorporating mindfulness techniques. I feel like Laura's guidance is tailored to my unique needs, and her strategies are both realistic and effective.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laura is a wonderful listener and validates my feelings. She often comes up with interesting things for me to try to work through my challenges. I look forward to working with her each week.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Laura is an incredible person. She always makes me feel heard and never feel like what's going on in my head is foolish. She's personable and easy to speak to
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Laura is very understanding and makes you feel comfortable while also tackling hard hitting questions
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Amazing and so sweet! Hope to find a better ME soon!
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
A very open minded warm joyful human being with lots of experience. You always feel like she knows what she’s doing. The best is the warmth and open understanding, that she gives.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had a positive experience with LAURA. She listens and understands my situation. I appreciate that she checks in on me I would recommend.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
I attended therapy with Laura for over half a year and it helped me tremendously. I found her to be warm, empathetic, and insightful. Her input helped me understand my own emotional experience better and helped me cope with very difficult circumstances. She also gave me practical tips and tricks that have made a difference in my day-to-day functioning and quality of life.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Laura is a great listener and very understanding. She is very helpful in walking me through my emotions and asking the right questions that help me explore my inner thoughts and feelings in a deeper level. Thank you!
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Incredible. 10/10. What a legend
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Lori for two weeks now. She always responds to me in a timely manner. I feel like she understands my issues and their source. My exchange with Lori already helped me to put things into perspective and I am looking forward to continuing my therapy with her.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist who was prompt to help even though we’ve never met in person , her ability to help me thru the medium of an app was amazing !
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and adhd
I am glad I got matched up with Lori. She is a sweet and calming presence and makes it easy to just let the memories and words flow. She has also been able to guide me to explore more on certain topics that has been brought up in our sessions, which has really helped me uncover more of what I have been keeping inside.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very thankful for Lori’s help in exploring my own emotions and how to better comfort and understand their origins.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have only just become involved with this type of therapy and so far I have felt so much better within myself and I know it’s already a great benefit for my mental health.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Im really enjoying the feedback that i get for Lori. Shes really helping me to work through the problems in my life and to explore the hidden happiness that i have. Shes very professional and supportive.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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