Laura Lininger, LCSW

Laura Lininger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 31 years of clinical experience. She completed a BA in psychology at Indiana University and a Master of Social Work at Tulane University. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among her core areas. Laura also notes experience with issues such as abandonment, blended family challenges, body image, codependency, communication problems, and gender dysphoria.

Laura spent many years focused on child and adolescent therapy before adding adult work. That early experience shapes how she helps adults who are managing childhood trauma or family-of-origin problems. She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also integrates EMDR and mindfulness practices when they fit a person’s needs.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people name what feels most urgent, learn skills to reduce distress, and practice new ways of reacting in everyday situations. She often brings breathing and grounding exercises into her work.

Her approach is direct but steady. She welcomes people across races, genders, religions, and the LGBTQ community. She notes particular experience addressing divorce and separation, domestic violence, blended family issues, and coping after disasters.

For someone worried about family strain, parenting stress, or how past hurts keep showing up now, Laura offers experience and a range of clinical tools. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online work