Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Welcome, my name is Adriana. I am here to help you as you take the first step towards healing and relief. Helping others has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Everyone deserves to be heard no matter their situation. We all need some guidance from and support from time to time. I hope to work together to help you in your journey.
I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience as a counselor. I have been in the field for about 12 years. I graduated with a Masters of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 2014. In my time there I worked with teens and young adults with substance use and/or mental health difficulties. My program focused on teaching us the skills we would need to provide effective therapy while also being mindful of diversity. Diversity not only focused on race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, but the diverse experiences each individual has in their own life. I learned to try and understand a person holistically to better understand how their experience influences their life in all facets. In the last 11 years I have worked with children, teens, families, and adults in rural and urban communities. I have worked with individuals presenting with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
My style as a counselor is eclectic. What I focus on first is building a strong rapport. Getting to know you to build trust is essential in creating a space that allows you to be vulnerable. It can difficult to open up to a stranger so I take the time to build that trust. My approach is mostly focused in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT allows one to look at how their thought patterns impact what they feel and do. Identifying negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, more realistic thoughts can help change your perspective on a situation thus allowing for positive change.
I am excited to take the next step in this journey with you. I look forward to working together to find the relief and healing you are looking for.
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Adriana Lara is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with 12 years of clinical experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She holds counselor licensure in both New York and Massachusetts and earned a Master of Science from the University of Vermont in 2014, where she worked with teens and young adults facing substance use and mental health challenges.
Her graduate training emphasized practical therapeutic skills and an awareness of diversity in many forms – including race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation – as well as the unique life experiences each person brings. This perspective informs her holistic approach to understanding how a person’s history and circumstances affect their functioning across different areas of life.
Over the past 11 years she has worked with children, teens, families, and adults in both rural and urban communities. She has helped people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress, and has provided care for those navigating substance use and other behavioral health concerns.
Her counseling style is eclectic, with an emphasis on first building strong rapport and trust so clients can feel comfortable being vulnerable. She most often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients examine how thought patterns influence feelings and behaviors. By identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning to replace them with more realistic, adaptive perspectives, clients can shift how they respond to difficult situations and make meaningful changes.
Guiding others toward relief and healing is a long-standing passion for Adriana. She believes everyone deserves to be heard and takes the time needed to establish a supportive therapeutic relationship. She looks forward to collaborating with clients to find the relief and growth they are seeking.
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