Anne McLaren, LPC

Anne McLaren is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress and anxiety, navigate relationship concerns, and address issues related to motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. Anne emphasizes a warm, open approach that encourages clients to share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

She works collaboratively with each person to build a supportive space where goals become clear and practical steps for change are developed. Anne values listening and empathy, and she aims to empower clients as they take the often difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Whether someone is managing day-to-day stress, working through relationship strains, or pursuing greater emotional balance, Anne offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.

Seeking help takes courage, and Anne partners with clients to support that courage with tools, perspective, and ongoing encouragement. Her practice is focused on creating meaningful progress that aligns with each client’s values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Anne McLaren incorporates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work - it helps people build self-understanding, emotional safety, and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help clients increase present-moment awareness and manage stress. These practices can be useful for emotional regulation, coping with life changes, and reducing reactivity. Anne works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, treating the selection of methods as an evolving part of therapy rather than a one-time decision.

Online sessions make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit around daily life, and can make it simpler to maintain progress across transitions and busy routines.