Dr. Lara Neely , LPC

Lara Neely, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings four years of focused clinical work to clients across a wide range of concerns. She is licensed to practice in both Texas and Colorado and has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Her background includes work with severely mentally ill patients in a psychiatric emergency treatment center and in a community behavioral health clinic, though much of her time has been spent in private practice where she has worked with adolescents through older adults.

Her caseload has included panic attacks, sleep disturbances, mood instability, relationship struggles, gender dysphoria, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues related to parenting, career, and identity. She has worked with veterans, first responders, cancer patients, caregivers, parents, teens, and many others from diverse backgrounds, applying the same steady, nonjudgmental care to every person she meets. Clients range in age from early teens to people in their nineties.

She emphasizes practical skill-building and collaboration, helping each person develop a personalized toolbox of strategies so challenges feel more manageable. Lara Neely approaches therapy with respect for clients' strengths and values, encouraging clients to use their own knowledge and courage to build a life that reflects their priorities and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Lara Neely integrates several evidence-informed methods to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - this approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching practical strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and build coping skills - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Hypnotherapy is offered as an adjunctive tool to support relaxation, enhance focus, and reinforce therapeutic strategies when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lara Neely works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods accordingly, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving focused therapeutic support.