- Listens first
- Practical goals
- Client-focused approach
About Adriana
Adriana Lara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and questions around identity such as LGBT issues. She greets clients with a calm, nonjudgmental manner and focuses on listening first. Her goal is to help parents and individuals feel heard and begin practical steps toward relief.
She earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 2014 and has about 12 years of counseling experience. Early in her training she worked with teens and young adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. Since then she has provided care across rural and urban settings, working with children, teens, families, and adults presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
Adriana uses an eclectic, person-focused style and places strong emphasis on building trust. She takes time to get to know each person so they can speak openly and explore what matters to them. Much of her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions.
She also integrates client-centered techniques that keep the conversation focused on the person's needs, and motivational interviewing to support change when someone is ambivalent. Solution-focused strategies are used to set concrete, achievable goals and track progress.
Her sessions aim to translate therapy into everyday steps parents and individuals can use. She invites people to start with a short match questionnaire and schedule a session when ready.
How Adriana’s Approaches Work Online
Adriana blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that translate well to conversation-based sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead so problems can be discussed at the person's own pace; it helps when someone needs understanding and space to process. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, history, and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Progress is checked together and approaches are adjusted as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not detailed in the biography, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or longer sessions when deeper work is needed, and it can make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adriana commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and client-centered, with a focus on building rapport and trust before moving into change work.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has about 12 years of experience and early work with teens and young adults around substance use and mental health informed her practice.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LMHC credential and is listed as practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.