Laura Contreras , LMFT

Laura Contreras is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Wisconsin who brings five years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through transitions and emotional challenges. She focuses on anxiety, stress, grief and loss, parenting struggles, self-esteem and identity concerns, and relationship difficulties both at home and at work. Laura emphasizes a supportive, non-judgmental stance that helps clients explore their stories and move toward meaningful change.

Her clinical work integrates evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused approaches, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor interventions to each person or partnership. She also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help clients identify strengths and build practical steps forward. Laura aims to create a collaborative space where goals are clear and progress is measurable.

Laura earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, and is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she combines training in systemic thinking with skill in individual and relational treatment to address issues ranging from trauma and grief to intimacy, career concerns, and life purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laura uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - this approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and to strengthen emotional connections, which supports work on intimacy, family dynamics, and healing from past relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for panic, social anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Laura collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in treatment.

Online therapy with Laura is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into daily life, maintain momentum between sessions, and access therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor support to the client’s situation.