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Adriana Lara

Adriana Lara

LMHC

Massachusetts

Compassionate LMHC focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC12353; LMHC, New York / 008384
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Motivational support
    • Goal focused
    • Relationship first

    About Adriana

    Adriana Lara is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, LGBT issues, and ADHD. Adriana greets clients with a calm, direct approach and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

    She trained at the University of Vermont and earned a Master of Science degree in 2014. Early work focused on teens and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges. Over the past 12 years she has seen people in both rural and urban settings and has experience with a wide range of concerns.

    Adriana describes her style as eclectic and relationship-focused. She prioritizes building rapport so clients feel comfortable talking honestly. Sessions begin by getting to know the person and identifying practical goals for change.

    Her work often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and motivational interviewing, which supports people who want to make changes but feel unsure where to start. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

    Clients can expect straightforward conversations about patterns that get in the way of change. Adriana helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new coping strategies, and set small steps toward better routines. She invites collaboration and checks in on goals as therapy progresses.

  2. How Adriana's approaches translate to online work

    Adriana commonly uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. Motivational interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify mixed feelings and find personal reasons to change. It can be useful for changes related to substance use, habits, or motivation issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to try different ways of thinking and behaving.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining motivational, CBT, and client-centered elements to create a custom plan and adjusting it as progress is made.

    If you prefer online sessions, check which session formats are offered before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care when schedules or locations change, while keeping therapeutic goals and progress at the center of each meeting.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts, New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Adriana help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and ADHD.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is relationship-focused and eclectic. She builds rapport first, then uses practical techniques to set and reach goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has 12 years of experience, including early work with teens and young adults who had substance use and mental health needs.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed as a New York LMHC and a Massachusetts LMHC, practicing from Massachusetts.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work?

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

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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