Dr. Lara Neely

Calm-focused, skills-based therapy for life changes

LPC Texas

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lara

Dr. Lara Neely offers support for people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic tools to help clients develop practical coping strategies and build a personalized “toolbox” for daily life. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's strengths, with the goal of increasing emotional stability and day-to-day functioning.

With four years of clinical practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Dr. Neely has worked across settings from independent practice to community behavioral health and psychiatric emergency care.

She has supported people through trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and many other concerns, and she brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to every client she sees. Dr.

Neely believes clients are experts in their own lives and aims to empower them to create meaningful, manageable change. Sessions focus on practical skills and insight, blending evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment principles, client-centered techniques, and other modalities including hypnotherapy and dialectical strategies as appropriate to the individual.

Evidence-informed approaches delivered online

Dr. Neely often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and goal-oriented, commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood regulation. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action. When appropriate, client-centered techniques guide sessions so clients feel heard and understood while exploring their own solutions.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made. The aim is to build skills that feel usable in day-to-day life and to create a plan that reflects the client’s priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals who tailor the work to individual situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Dr. Neely works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

She combines practical skill building with empathic listening, emphasizing collaboration and helping clients develop a personalized set of tools to manage symptoms and life stressors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Neely has four years of experience working in settings that include independent practice, a community behavioral health clinic, and a psychiatric emergency treatment center.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed with CO LPC LPC.0019268 and TX LPC 84996 in Texas.

Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas, Colorado

Languages

English