Dr. Lara Neely, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Lara

Dr. Lara Neely provides practical, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and other life changes. She meets clients where they are and helps them build skills to feel more capable.

Her style aims to reduce overwhelm so daily life can feel more manageable. Dr. Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with four years of experience.

She practices in Texas and has worked in independent practice and in community behavioral health settings.

Background and approach

Her clients have presented with sleep problems, panic attacks, mood swings, grief, and difficulties related to identity and relationships. In sessions she focuses on concrete tools and simple routines clients can use between meetings. That might mean learning ways to handle intense emotions, practicing new habits that help sleep, or trying different strategies to lower anxiety.

She also uses hypnotherapy when appropriate as another option to help shift patterns. Dr. Neely draws from several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods.

She tailors interventions to each person instead of using a single fixed plan. The goal is to expand a clients toolbox so everyday problems become easier to manage. Her tone is nonjudgmental and practical.

She encourages clients to notice their strengths and to take small, doable steps toward change. The work is collaborative and paced to what feels safe and useful for each person.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Dr. Neely uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and to clarify what matters most in life. This approach can be useful when someone needs help coping with anxiety, life changes, or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different behaviors that reduce symptoms like panic or insomnia. It focuses on small experiments and new habits that show up in day-to-day life. She also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, listening-first space where clients set goals and lead the pace; that supportive stance often helps people feel heard before trying other strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. If a technique does not fit, alternatives are discussed and tried until something feels useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and get timely support when challenges arise.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep issues, and trauma among other areas listed in her profile.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on practical skills and small steps clients can use between meetings, drawing on methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, client-centered work, and hypnotherapy when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of practice experience, including time in independent practice and work in community behavioral health settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and practices in Texas; license details include CO LPC LPC.0019268 and TX LPC 84996.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapists availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Texas, Colorado
Languages: English

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