Dr. Lara Neely

Dr. Lara Neely is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and major life changes. She works with people who are struggling with sleep problems, panic, mood swings, grief, relationship strains, and identity concerns. Her approach is practical and supportive for everyday problems.

Dr. Neely uses mindfulness-based ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral tools to build coping skills. She believes in helping clients gather a toolbox of strategies they can use between sessions. Work in the room focuses on clear, doable practices rather than jargon.

Her background includes work in a psychiatric emergency treatment center and a community behavioral health clinic, and she has spent much of her time in private practice. She reports experience across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Her clients have ranged in age from teens to older adults.

In sessions she emphasizes a collaborative stance, treating the person as the expert on their life. The goal is to identify small, concrete changes that make daily life easier and more rewarding. She encourages people to develop skills that help them manage emotions, improve relationships, and handle stressful events.

Dr. Neely holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas. She speaks English and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. The focus is on helping people feel more capable and build a life they value.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep trouble, and emotional overwhelm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept uncomfortable feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Neely will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful. She aims to match techniques to a person’s goals, daily life, and preferences so the plan is usable between sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions into a busy schedule and easier access when travel or time is limited. Online work can make it simpler to try short check-ins, practice mindfulness exercises together, or use worksheets and exercises between visits. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to see what fits your routine.