Laura Brum

Laura Brum is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and mood disorders. She also supports those dealing with trauma, abuse, OCD, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress.

Her approach is warm, respectful, and interactive. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on helping people move forward in everyday life.

Laura blends several methods to fit each person’s needs, including mindfulness therapy, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR. She uses these tools to address symptoms, build coping skills, and process painful memories when appropriate.

She prioritizes collaboration when building a plan. Together with each person she identifies goals, breaks them into manageable steps, and tracks progress. Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper issues depending on need.

Laura practiced for many years in a rural Oregon setting and brings that experience into current work. Her style is direct but compassionate, and she encourages people to bring questions and feedback into sessions. She welcomes people who are ready to try new ways of coping and growing.

If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to be honest about goals and limits so sessions stay useful. She aims to make therapy accessible and practical for everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment. It can help with anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and mood regulation by building steady attention and gentle acceptance.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where the person leads the pace and topics. This approach supports people who need empathy, clearer values, and help defining personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more effective patterns. It is practical for depression, anxiety, OCD symptoms, and working through everyday problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals and preferences. Choices may shift over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday. It also makes it possible to keep therapy consistent when schedules change. Licensed professionals tailor their methods to work well over distance and focus on practical tools and emotional processing that translate to remote sessions.