Adriana Lara

Adriana Lara, LMHC, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and changes in life. She also supports those facing depression, addiction concerns, parenting stress, career questions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. Adriana speaks English and practices from Massachusetts with 12 years in the field.

She aims to create a welcoming space where clients feel heard. Building trust is a top priority. She uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person and to set practical goals together.

Adriana trained at the University of Vermont, earning a Master of Science degree in 2014. Early in her education she worked with teens and young adults who had substance use or mental health challenges, which shaped her focus on treating people as whole individuals. Over the last 12 years she has worked in both rural and urban settings with children, teens, families, and adults.

Her style is eclectic with a strong emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and make steady changes.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and tracking progress between meetings. Adriana works collaboratively to help people find relief and practical strategies they can use in daily life.

How Adriana’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. This approach helps people feel understood and shapes goals around what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Motivational interviewing helps a person find their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as goals evolve, and the therapist will check in regularly to adjust the plan.

The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to keep appointments during work breaks or on days when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals often use these formats to keep continuity of care and to help clients practice strategies in their everyday routines.