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Laura Brum

Laura Brum, LPC

Therapist in Oregon

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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  • Warm interactive style
  • Goal-focused sessions
  • Skills for daily life

About Laura

Laura Brum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience serving people in Oregon. She supports clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, anger, OCD, ADHD, and other mood or life-change concerns. Laura aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens without labels and treats people with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can try between meetings. She blends client-centered care with solution-focused work so people can see progress quickly.

Laura uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus. When past trauma is part of the picture, she may incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as an option to process difficult memories.

Her background includes ten years of counseling in a rural setting, where she worked with a wide range of life challenges and chronic health concerns. That experience has shaped a practical approach that values small, manageable steps toward change.

Clients work with Laura to build a personalized plan. Together they define goals, practice new skills, and track what helps. She encourages people to bring questions and to expect a cooperative, respectful process.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How talk therapy methods translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy helps people feel heard and respected by focusing on their priorities and experiences. It emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood concerns because it offers practical tools to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches strategies like distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and mindful awareness that can reduce crisis moments and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences, then suggest methods that fit. That process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve, so clients can try different tools until they find what helps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they rely on talking, practicing skills, and structured exercises that can be done between appointments. Licensed professionals can help tailor timing and structure so therapy fits into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laura help with?

She supports people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, OCD, ADHD, and related mood or life-change issues.

How would you describe her therapy approach?

Her style is caring and interactive with a focus on practical steps. She combines client-centered work with solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral methods to help clients make changes.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of counseling experience and has worked in a rural setting with a wide range of concerns, including chronic health and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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