Adriana Lara , LMHC

Adriana Lara brings more than a decade of counseling experience to her clinical work, combining formal training with hands-on practice across diverse settings. She earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 2014 and holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflects her professional preparation to support people facing a range of challenges.

Over the past 12 years she has worked with children, teens, families, and adults in both rural and urban communities. Early in her training she focused on adolescents and young adults coping with substance use and mental health difficulties, and since then she has supported individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and related concerns. Her caseload has included work around addictions, parenting, career issues, ADHD, and LGBTQ matters.

Her therapeutic stance is eclectic, with an emphasis on building strong rapport as the foundation for effective work. She centers the therapeutic relationship to create space for vulnerability and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice how thought patterns influence feelings and behavior. She also incorporates client-centered practices to understand each person holistically and motivational techniques when addressing change-related goals.

Adriana values respectful attention to diversity - including race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation - and considers each person’s life experience when shaping treatment. Her approach aims to help clients clarify goals, develop practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.