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Lara Ashbaugh , LPC

Therapist in Missouri

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About Lara

Lara Ashbaugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and educator. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates completion of graduate training and supervised clinical experience necessary to provide therapeutic care.

Lara has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, OCD, and ADHD. She has also supported many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. One of her specialties is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-based approach that helps people regulate intense emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and improve interpersonal effectiveness.

Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she often draws on positive psychology to identify what is working well and build on those strengths. Lara's counseling style is warm and interactive; she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Treatment and conversation are tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

Seeking a more fulfilling life can take courage, and Lara offers supportive, strengths-focused guidance to help individuals explore change and move toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving relationships. It is often used for people who struggle with emotional regulation, impulsivity, or repeated relational conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to change unhelpful patterns and address symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages mindful acceptance of difficult experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life; it can help with stress, avoidance, and motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to build individualized plans that draw on a person’s strengths and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. The variety of formats also supports different communication styles and allows the therapist and client to choose the most effective way to work together.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lara Ashbaugh have?

Lara Ashbaugh has 10 years of experience.

Is Lara Ashbaugh a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: MO LPC 2007035135.

In which languages does Lara Ashbaugh provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Lara Ashbaugh located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Lara Ashbaugh as my therapist?

You can work with Lara Ashbaugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lara Ashbaugh work with international clients?

Lara Ashbaugh does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lara Ashbaugh cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

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