Therapist profile
Dr. Lara Neely, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- CBT and ACT methods
About Lara
Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience. She is licensed to practice in Texas and works with adults on issues that often come up at home and in daily life, including stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related problems, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and career strain.
She commonly helps people who feel overwhelmed by life changes or who are coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as body image, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and fatherhood issues. Many people come to her because anxiety, panic, or sleep disruption are making day-to-day life harder.
Her background includes time in a psychiatric emergency treatment center and a community behavioral health clinic, along with private practice work. That range has exposed her to a wide variety of situations and ages. She uses several clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, and hypnotherapy.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies clients can use right away. She aims to help people build a toolbox of coping skills so problems feel more manageable. Work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what a person wants to change and which techniques fit their life.
People who want to start are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can discuss goals and plan next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing alternative responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship difficulties, and mood instability.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match methods to a person's needs and preferences rather than locking into a single model from the start.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy days, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If video is difficult, other options may reduce bandwidth or screen time and still let a person practice skills between meetings. Confirm which formats are offered so sessions can be scheduled in a way that fits everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of home and family concerns does she address?
She works with adults on parenting strain, blended family issues, fatherhood questions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and family-related stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered techniques, and hypnotherapy to help people manage symptoms and try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience, including work in a psychiatric emergency treatment center, a community behavioral health clinic, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.
Does she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.