Laura Contreras, LMFT
Therapist in Wisconsin
Laura Contreras is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Wisconsin.
- License 971-124 · Wisconsin Expires February 2027
- NPI 1437745346 · national registry
- Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English
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About Laura
Laura Contreras is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Wisconsin. She draws on the Gottman Method alongside other practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on everyday concerns parents and partners often face.
She works in a warm, nonjudgmental way and uses evidence-informed tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
Therapy often includes simple exercises to improve communication, reduce anxiety, and build stronger connections with others. Laura has five years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as self-esteem, parenting stress, career challenges, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related questions. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, and grief.
Her practice covers both short-term problem solving and longer-term personal work. In sessions she blends client-centered listening with practical tasks you can try between meetings. That might mean setting small goals, experimenting with new ways to talk to a partner, or learning tools to manage panic or social anxiety.
The focus is on what helps you feel more capable day to day. Laura offers therapy through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She speaks English and carries the Wisconsin LMFT credential.
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Credentials
- LMFT (Wisconsin)
- License 971-124 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1437745346 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Laura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Laura names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Laura names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches that focus on relationships and daily change
Laura uses a few accessible methods in online sessions. The Gottman Method influence centers on practical communication skills and repairing conflict patterns to improve closeness and reduce repeated arguments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take small values-guided actions that move life forward. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect present connections and teaches ways to build safer, more responsive bonds.Deciding which approach fits best is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what produces real change in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from different places. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a check-in is needed during a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support, and quick skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue progress even when life gets hectic.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach blends Gottman Method ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening to create practical, collaborative sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with adults on both short-term and longer-term concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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