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Laura Andersen-Brucato

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

25 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Virginia
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet LAURA

Being a therapist has always been my life calling. I get to love my work and it enables me to walk the journey with those who are seeking change. It provides me with the privilege of being a part of affecting the life of another human being. It is an honor to be invited into the heart of one who is hurting so deeply. Being a psychotherapist allows me to enjoy the 'aha!' moments that give rise to change. It means that you are entrusting me with your thoughts, fears, hopes, and all that make up the human experience. It is an endeavor that I am privileged to be a part of.

It is an honor to be invited into the heart of one who is hurting so deeply.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Engaging
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Blended families

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Virginia and Arizona residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Gardening around my patio and organizing things in my home.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#701003230 • Virginia • LPC

Education

MA - Community Counseling, Regent University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Laura Andersen-Brucato accepts Centivo, Aetna, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and CareFirst. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Virginia are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Laura Andersen-Brucato is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). LAURA is licensed to practice in Virginia and Arizona, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. LAURA’s Virginia license number is 701003230, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Laura Andersen-Brucato has been practicing therapy for 25 years. LAURA’s education and training include MA - Community Counseling, Regent University. Over that time, LAURA has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and LAURA is part of that group.

Laura Andersen-Brucato works with Parents, Veterans, and Blended families and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where LAURA spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether LAURA is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Laura Andersen-Brucato draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, LAURA’s style is authentic, challenging, engaging, and warm. In LAURA’s words: “It is an honor to be invited into the heart of one who is hurting so deeply.”

Laura Andersen-Brucato (she/her) offers therapy in English. LAURA identifies as White.

Laura Andersen-Brucato offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. LAURA is licensed in Virginia and Arizona, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Laura Andersen-Brucato is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. LAURA will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether LAURA’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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