Dr. Lara Neely, LPC

Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. She works with adults across a wide age range and pays attention to practical coping skills that fit everyday life. Her style is direct and compassionate, and she focuses on building tools people can use between sessions.

Neely draws on several therapy styles to shape sessions around each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and acceptance-based methods to help people live by their values. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen deeply and hypnotherapy when appropriate for issues like sleep or stress.

Her background includes work in psychiatric emergency care and community behavioral health, and several years in private practice. That mix means she has experience with sudden crises and with longer term, skill-focused work. She has worked with people dealing with trauma, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and the stresses that come with aging and later-life concerns.

Sessions focus on building a personalized toolbox of strategies. Neely helps clients try behavioral experiments, practice new skills, and set small goals that add up over time. She highlights strengths people already have and helps them use those strengths to manage mood swings, panic, sleep problems, and relationship challenges.

People looking for focused, solution-oriented support will find a practical approach that balances empathy with clear steps forward. Neely encourages clients to start small and build routines that make daily life more manageable and meaningful.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for depression, panic, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own problem-solving and growth.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan as needs and goals become clearer. The aim is to find a mix of methods that fit the person's life and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue regular sessions while managing caregiving duties, medical appointments, or unpredictable days. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients practice skills, track progress, and build routines that transfer into daily life.