Therapist profile
Alexandria Lara, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Alexandria
Alexandria Lara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, relationship issues, family-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, anger, and bipolar-related challenges.
She draws on approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage overwhelming feelings and on clearer communication about what matters at home and work. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked with youth and adults in person and through telehealth. She also facilitates group counseling that addresses acculturation, adjustment, behavior, goal-setting, self-esteem, self-harm themes, and trauma.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck, such as attachment concerns, codependency, control issues, or repeated isolation. She then suggests small, practical changes rooted in how clients actually live their day-to-day lives. This can include behavioral experiments, mindful awareness exercises, and clear communication practice.
She aims to help people reconnect with strengths they already have. That may mean rebuilding confidence after a separation, finding steadier emotional ground with mood swings, or learning to set clearer boundaries at home. Her work is grounded in straightforward conversation and measurable steps forward.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and perspectives. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, helping people clarify what they most want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with how people experience and respond to emotions, which can be useful for managing strong reactions and for improving how someone relates to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, everyday routines, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to use CBT exercises, emotion-focused exploration, mindfulness practices, or a mix based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful to practice skills from their own routines and report back between meetings, which keeps progress connected to daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with related to family life?
She works with adults on family problems, parenting strain, divorce and separation issues, and communication problems that affect household relationships.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical methods like CBT and motivational interviewing to focus on doable changes and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing mental and behavioral health services in inpatient and outpatient settings and via telehealth.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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