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Laura Wafer

Therapist · Kentucky

Laura Wafer, LIMFT, LMFT

Compassionate therapist for stress and relationships

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  • Focus on practical skills
  • Ten years experience
  • Works with trauma

About Laura

Laura Wafer is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She aims to provide respectful, compassionate care while meeting each person where they are. Her approach begins with listening closely to what matters to the client. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to the person's specific concerns and life situation. She helps people name the problem, set clear goals, and try practical steps that fit their daily life. Laura draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like attachment worries, abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication difficulties. She also supports people coping with aging concerns, autism-related challenges, blended family dynamics, and complex mood or behavior concerns. Sessions focus on building skills for managing anxiety, improving communication, and healing from past harm. She works at a pace that feels manageable and offers tools people can use between sessions. The emphasis is on concrete strategies alongside thoughtful conversation. Laura is licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and in Kentucky as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She provides services in English for people located in Kentucky and does not accept international clients. To begin, she asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Ohio

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on skill building for anxiety and stress management, teaching practical breathing, coping, and problem-solving steps that people can use between sessions. Another approach addresses relationship and attachment concerns by helping clients identify interaction patterns and try new ways of communicating and setting boundaries. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals and preferences, then choose methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most. If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when schedules are tight. It can also help people maintain continuity of care when managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Laura help people with?

She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She also addresses related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. She listens first, then tailors dialogue and a treatment plan to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. Her work emphasizes clear goals and usable tools.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds LIMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Ohio as a LIMFT and in Kentucky as an LMFT. Services are provided for people in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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 get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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