Laura Contreras, LMFT
Wisconsin LMFT focused on relationships and resilience
- Relationship support
- Anxiety relief
- Parenting help
About Laura Contreras
Laura Contreras is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. As an LMFT, she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and life transitions in a collaborative way. She combines a supportive, nonjudgmental stance with practical strategies to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and changes related to work or life stage.
Her approach draws on techniques from acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused exploration, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor treatment to each person or partnership. Whether addressing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career questions, or the particular stresses of aging and family of origin conflicts, she aims to help people develop coping skills and restore a sense of purpose and connection. Laura also works with concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, forgiveness, and the emotional effects of divorce or infidelity.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical tools that fit real-life demands, helping clients identify values, shift unhelpful patterns, and build sustainable change. Her clinical training includes a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, and she maintains professional engagement with discipline-specific organizations. Laura provides services in English and offers a range of session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.
Her approach draws on techniques from acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused exploration, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor treatment to each person or partnership. Whether addressing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career questions, or the particular stresses of aging and family of origin conflicts, she aims to help people develop coping skills and restore a sense of purpose and connection. Laura also works with concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, forgiveness, and the emotional effects of divorce or infidelity.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical tools that fit real-life demands, helping clients identify values, shift unhelpful patterns, and build sustainable change. Her clinical training includes a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin, and she maintains professional engagement with discipline-specific organizations. Laura provides services in English and offers a range of session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Contreras have?
Laura Contreras has five years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Laura Contreras a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. License details: WI LMFT 971-124.
In which languages does Laura Contreras provide therapy?
Laura provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Contreras located?
She is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Laura Contreras as my therapist?
You can work with Laura through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Contreras work with international clients?
No. Laura Contreras does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Contreras cost?
Costs can vary based on location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Laura. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth
Laura Contreras integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values - this can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and intimacy, which is helpful for couples, family concerns, and attachment-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering concrete tools to reduce panic, manage worry, and change unhelpful coping strategies.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Laura works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model. Clients are invited to try techniques and provide feedback so the plan evolves together.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limitations. These options offer flexibility in format and timing, allowing therapy to continue through transitions or when in-person visits are impractical, while still providing regular contact with a licensed professional and an ongoing therapeutic relationship.