- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Laura
Laura Wafer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Kentucky and a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Laura also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and communication problems.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps during sessions. Laura listens to what feels most pressing and helps clients name the patterns that cause difficulty in daily life. Sessions look at both immediate coping skills and the relationship dynamics that keep problems repeating.
Her background in marriage and family therapy brings attention to how relationships affect mood and behavior. That includes blended family challenges, commitment and codependency concerns, and support around aging or caregiving roles. She also works with people impacted by autism spectrum traits and with complex presentations such as co-morbidity and disruptive mood issues.
Laura aims to make next steps clear and manageable. She and the client set goals together and check progress regularly. Practical tools, communication practice, and paced processing of difficult memories are typical parts of her work.
People looking for care should know sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online care
Laura works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and relationship patterns. One common approach emphasizes teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These tools help reduce immediate overwhelm and make daily life more manageable.Another frequent focus is communication and relationship work that looks at how interactions keep problems active. This approach uses guided conversations and role practice to change patterns, improve boundaries, and address codependency or commitment issues. It can be helpful for people dealing with blended family stress or caregiver strain.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist and client will discuss what techniques fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the approach as they go. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions focused and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If someone needs phone-only or video work, verify those formats during the matching step so sessions match practical needs and daily routines.
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 help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to immediate coping skills and relationship patterns. Goals are set together and progress is checked regularly.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience in marriage and family therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
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.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Session cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.