Lara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Virginia Board of Counseling and has been working in the field for over a decade.

She earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2013, graduating with honors. Throughout her career, Lara has worked in a range of clinical settings including community mental health, residential treatment, crisis services, and outpatient therapy. In addition to her clinical work, she has also served in supervisory roles supporting the development of other therapists.

Her approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships.