- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Lara
Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience. She practices in Texas and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and blended family issues. Sessions address everyday struggles like sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
She uses a mix of practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. In sessions she helps people learn skills for panic, mood swings, and managing strong emotions. She also offers hypnotherapy as an option when appropriate.
Her background includes work in a psychiatric emergency treatment center and a community behavioral health clinic, as well as time in private practice. That range means she has experience with both acute crises and ongoing concerns. She has worked with adults across many life stages and situations.
Dr. Neely describes common themes she sees: increased anxiety after major stressors, difficulty coping with health or financial strain, and relationship tensions that affect daily life. She also notes work with grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and issues related to gender and identity.
In practical terms she focuses on building a toolkit of coping skills. She helps people practice specific strategies and add new ways to manage stress and improve sleep and relationships. Sessions emphasize clear, usable techniques aimed at making life easier day to day.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people pick values and take small steps toward the life they want while accepting uncomfortable emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits for sleep, anxiety, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what the person brings to each session. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify strengths and goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That decision can change over time as needs shift. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or video meetings that avoid travel time. Different formats can also help when a quieter setting or less screen time is needed, so ask about options that suit your schedule and daily routine.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can help people manage stepfamily stress, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, and Client-Centered techniques to teach coping skills and practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in settings that include a psychiatric emergency treatment center, a community clinic, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed to practice in Texas and lists Texas as her practice location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats; check the platform's session choices when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.