Laura Contreras, LMFT
Clear storytelling to guide change
Details
| Name | Laura Contreras |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Laura
Laura Contreras is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Wisconsin. She draws on Narrative approaches alongside cognitive and acceptance-oriented work to help people who feel stuck by anxiety, grief, parenting strain, or relationship problems. Her style is straightforward and warm.
She aims to make therapy a place to talk, notice patterns, and try new ways of living. Laura uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships.
Background and approach
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action. Those methods get mixed together to meet a person's needs rather than used one way for everyone. Sessions often focus on practical changes - shifting a routine, trying a new conversation, or experimenting with different ways to cope with panic and social anxiety.
She helps people sort through grief, work stress, identity and self-esteem concerns, and intimacy issues. Parenting challenges and family of origin topics are also common areas of work. With five years as a practicing LMFT in Wisconsin, Laura brings steady clinical experience without jargon.
She works with people facing life transitions, career uncertainty, and the fallout of infidelity, separation, or long-term resentment. Therapy aims to restore choice and ease in daily life. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Sessions include listening, reflecting back what is noticed, and suggesting small, doable steps clients can try between meetings.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues among the things Laura works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Laura among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Laura directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Laura directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they live by and rewrite parts that cause distress. Online sessions let a person bring real-life examples from home or work and talk through alternative meanings and choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then taking action that matches personal values. It is useful for anxiety, panic, and life transitions and can translate well to video or text-based work where skills are practiced between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connection and trust. It can help with intimacy, communication problems, and family of origin issues by exploring interactions and trying new ways of relating in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try out approaches, and check in about what feels helpful. Together they adapt methods to fit the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, jotting down thoughts, or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Laura help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life changes. Additional focuses include body image, attachment issues, social anxiety, and career concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Laura blends Narrative, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches in a down-to-earth way. Sessions aim to clarify personal stories, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build values-based actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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