Laura Brum, LPC

Laura Brum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strains. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at people who want practical changes in daily life and thinking patterns.

She works in a direct, interactive way and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, then trying small steps that can make a difference. Laura uses a mix of approaches to tailor each plan to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed method.

Clients can expect techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and skills-based approaches to manage strong emotions and recurring anxiety. When traumatic memories are part of the picture, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing may be used alongside other methods to reduce the hold of those memories. The aim is to help people move forward and handle life changes with more ease.

Laura values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, so therapy does not have to feel heavy or overly clinical. Her focus is on helping people notice patterns, try new habits, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life.

If someone is ready to take a step toward change, Laura provides support and guidance to make those first moves more manageable and sustainable.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead to set goals and pace. It helps people feel heard and helps shape a plan that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits, then uses practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distress tied to traumatic memories by using structured processing alongside guided attention, which can reduce the intensity of those memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to try based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That collaborative testing helps shape a tailored plan rather than assuming one method will fit everyone.

For practical benefits, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and save travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is helpful, or make sessions possible when relocating within Oregon. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your schedule and needs.