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Dr. Lara Neely, LPC
Texas
LPC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT techniques
- Sleep and mood skills
- Parenting support
About Lara
Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience in Texas. She sees people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also works with clients facing bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and identity-related concerns within LGBT communities.
Dr. Neely uses practical skills to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered approaches. Sessions focus on learning tools that can be used between meetings to reduce distress and manage daily problems.
Her background includes work in psychiatric emergency treatment and community behavioral health clinics, as well as private practice. That mix means she has experience with acute presentations and longer-term care. She has worked with people across a wide age range and with many different life circumstances.
Typical concerns she describes include panic attacks, mood swings, sleep disruption, parenting stress, and difficulties coping with illness or financial strain. She also notes increased requests around gender dysphoria and relationship strain since the pandemic.
In sessions she aims to build a practical toolbox of strategies - not a single technique. Clients practice skills for managing emotions, improving sleep, and changing patterns that keep problems going. The emphasis is on clear steps and small experiments to see what helps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Neely uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different reactions. CBT sessions often include brief behavioral experiments and homework tasks that fit well into online appointments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action, helping people notice hard thoughts and still take steps that matter. Client-centered work provides space for a person to describe concerns while the therapist follows their lead and reflects what matters most.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work with clients to decide whether CBT, ACT, client-centered techniques, or a mix fits best. That decision is based on the client's goals, current problems, and what practical steps feel manageable in everyday life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and medical appointments. They also make it straightforward to review worksheets, try brief breathing or sleep exercises during a quick check-in, or use shorter sessions when time is limited. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy within a person’s daily routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly sees stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, trauma and grief. The profile also lists parenting, career strain, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ACT alongside client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize learning tools to use between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of experience and has worked in psychiatric emergency treatment, community behavioral health clinics, and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Texas and holds LPC credentials listed as CO LPC and TX LPC in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients according to the profile.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.