- Collaborative therapist
- Brain-informed care
- Faith integrated on request
About Lara
Lara Christian is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience. She helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by how life is going. Many people come for help with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Lara aims to create a collaborative and straightforward space where clients can find direction and practical next steps.
Her style is collaborative and honest. Sessions often start with being deeply heard and then move toward small, practical changes between appointments. Lara emphasizes building clarity and resilience so clients can gain momentum over time without becoming dependent on therapy.
She has worked in intensive inpatient and outpatient settings, which shaped her approach to emotional regulation and crisis-aware care. That background informs how she supports people through panic, mood shifts, social anxiety, isolation, and life transitions. She also addresses issues like emptiness, forgiveness, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.
Lara brings experience with brain-focused tools such as QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback, and she uses those perspectives to think about habits and regulation. She is a Christian and, when requested by a client, can integrate a biblical approach into sessions. Clients are encouraged to share their goals so therapy can be tailored to their needs.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Lara focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life and on steady, achievable progress.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Many of Lara's ideas come from brain-informed, evidence-based techniques that focus on how behavior and habits are shaped. Neurofeedback and QEEG-informed work use brain activity as one part of understanding regulation and patterns; this can help people who struggle with sleep disruption, mood swings, or impulsivity by highlighting patterns to address.She pairs brain-focused perspectives with collaborative talk-based work that helps clients make small, manageable changes. This kind of approach is useful for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and building routines that support better rest and emotional steadiness.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lara will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The decision about whether to include brain-informed tools, faith elements, or more talk-based strategies is made together.
Session formats are not specified in the provided information, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work on sleep and stress strategies from their usual routines. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice new habits in real-life contexts.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lara commonly address?
Lara works with people facing stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. She also focuses on issues like emptiness, forgiveness, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, and mood or panic concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, starting with being heard and moving toward small, practical steps. She emphasizes clarity, resilience, and momentum between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, which informs her work with emotional regulation and crisis-aware care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Lara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.