Dr. Lara Neely, LPC

Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She sees concerns that range from sleep problems and panic to relationship strain and grief. She emphasizes practical tools people can use right away to make daily life feel easier.

Neely draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She also uses Client-Centered methods to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings.

Her background includes work in psychiatric emergency treatment and community behavioral health clinics, and several years in private practice. That variety means she has supported people through crises as well as longer-term concerns. She has experience with mood disorders, trauma, and complex stress reactions.

Sessions focus on building a practical toolbox of coping strategies. Neely works with clients to set clear goals and practice skills between meetings. Many clients come for help with midlife transitions, relationship questions, parenting strain, or career stress.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful of each person’s strengths. She encourages steady, manageable changes so people can create a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Approaches that guide online work and practical coping

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for worry, midlife transition questions, and feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practicing new, more helpful habits. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood swings.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens and supports the person in finding their own answers. This approach can help people who need a steady, empathetic relationship while they sort through change.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful and doable.

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, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio based on what works best for focus, bandwidth, or comfort.