Anne McLaren , LPC

Anne McLaren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, motivation concerns, and depression. She combines practical strategies with empathetic support to help clients take concrete steps toward change and greater emotional balance.

Anne aims to foster an open, accepting space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and partners with them to build skills and insight that support long-term growth.

Throughout the therapeutic process, Anne focuses on empowering individuals to identify goals, experiment with new approaches, and strengthen resilience. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she draws on evidence-informed techniques while adapting sessions to each personâs pace and needs, offering guidance and encouragement as clients work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Anne integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify their own goals and values - it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing emotions, and improving motivation. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then learning practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms - it is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Anne works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends strategies or combinations of approaches that fit the individual. Licensed professionals adapt methods over time based on what is working and what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Anne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can connect in ways that feel most comfortable. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care when life is changing, and multiple ways to engage with therapeutic work.