Dr. Lara Neely , LPC

Dr. Lara Neely is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who brings a grounded, practical approach to mental health care. Her doctoral degree focuses on behavioral health, her LPC credential indicates licensure to provide professional counseling, and her hypnotherapy certification reflects specialized training in clinical hypnotherapy. She is licensed to practice in Texas and Colorado and has worked across settings that include psychiatric emergency treatment, community behavioral health clinics, and private practice.

Over four years of clinical experience have given her exposure to a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep disorders, mood instability, and challenges related to life changes. She has supported clients from adolescence through late adulthood - ages 13 to 99 - and has worked with veterans, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with substance concerns, caregivers, parents, athletes, first responders, cancer patients, and many others. Common presenting issues she encounters include panic attacks, relationship strain, grief, gender dysphoria, parenting stress, and coping with chronic illness.

Dr. Neely focuses on equipping each person with a diverse toolbox of coping strategies so they can better manage stressors and build the life they want. She centers her work on collaboration and respect, treating clients as the experts of their own lives while offering evidence-informed techniques and empathic support. Her approach aims to empower people to identify strengths, learn practical skills, and move toward healthier relationships, improved self-esteem, and greater day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Remote Care

Dr. Neely draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to meaningful actions while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is effective for mood disorders, panic, sleep problems, and stress management. She also integrates clinical hypnotherapy when appropriate, a guided approach that can support relaxation, habit change, and symptom reduction for issues such as sleep difficulties and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Neely works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Together they evaluate progress and adapt techniques so care remains responsive and tailored.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to access licensed professionals from a range of settings and scheduling needs. This flexibility supports consistent engagement, lets people choose the format that feels most comfortable, and helps therapy fit into busy lives.