Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Laura Lininger, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34003425A
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 10084-123
- NPI
- 1194709287
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Laura supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Laura
Laura Lininger is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 31 years of experience. She began in child and adolescent work and later added adult therapy. She often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family concerns.
Her early years working with children and teens inform how she works with adults now. That background helps when people bring issues tied to childhood experiences or family of origin problems. She uses practical tools rather than abstract theory.
Laura commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and trauma-focused approaches for people with trauma histories. Mindfulness practices are regularly included in sessions.
Sessions typically involve identifying what matters to the client, noticing thoughts and behavior patterns, and practicing steps that feel doable between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and concrete. The focus is on small changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She welcomes clients of all races, genders, religions, and members of the LGBTQ community. People who are navigating life changes, addictions, body image or family conflict may find her background useful. For those unsure how to begin, she asks questions that clarify immediate needs and practical goals.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with them. In practice this means noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing behaviors that matter, which can reduce stress and improve daily routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns that increase anxiety or depression. Sessions often include setting manageable goals, practicing new skills, and tracking progress between meetings.
EMDR and trauma-focused methods work with distressing memories and the reactions that follow them. These approaches introduce techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and to help people feel less stuck by past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and symptoms and then suggests methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what’s offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or between other commitments. Some formats also make shorter check-ins or phone conversations practical when that suits someone better.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, body image, and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style?
Work is practical and skills-focused, using ACT and CBT to change patterns and build coping skills. Mindfulness exercises and trauma-focused techniques may also be used.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 31 years of experience, initially working with children and adolescents and later adding adult clients to her practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when arranging care.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers