Dr. Lara brings more than 20 years of diverse clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds and presenting issues. Thanks to her advanced education and training, coupled with her well-rounded professional experience, Dr. Lara is known amongst her patients for providing a non-judgemental, supportive and encouraging treatment environment. She currently works with individual ages 18 to 80. Her interests include: mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal and relationship issues, parenting issues, life transitions, academic and occupational stress, substance abuse, LGBTQ and cultural assimilation issues.
Dr. Lara goes to great lengths to collaboratively address the patient’s life challenges using various evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to the individual’s needs. Dr. Lara relishes the opportunity to assist her patients in attaining their personal goals as well as improving their overall life satisfaction.