Dr. Lara Neely , LPC

Dr. Lara Neely brings a broad clinical background and a compassionate approach to supporting people through difficult moments. She holds the title Doctor of Behavioral Health, indicating doctoral-level training in behavioral health, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. She is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained to use hypnotherapy as one of several therapeutic tools. Dr. Neely is licensed to practice in Texas and Colorado and has worked in settings ranging from psychiatric emergency treatment centers and community behavioral health clinics to private practice.

Her clinical experience spans a wide array of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, panic attacks, sleep disorders, mood instability, and challenges related to gender identity and relationships. She has supported clients across the lifespan - from adolescents to older adults - and has worked with veterans, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with substance use histories, caregivers, first responders, cancer patients, and many others. Dr. Neely has treated conditions such as OCD and PTSD and helps clients coping with life transitions, grief, parenting challenges, and career stress.

She centers a nonjudgmental, strengths-based stance in her work and emphasizes practical skills-building. Dr. Neely helps each person develop a personalized toolbox of coping strategies so daily life becomes more manageable and enjoyable. She views clients as the experts on their own lives and partners with them to set goals, build resilience, and move toward relationships and wellbeing that feel more fulfilling.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them, then taking committed action toward those values - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing mood, panic, sleep problems, and relationship stress. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help access resources for coping, reduce stress, and support behavior change when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Neely works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care during life transitions, and make it simpler to access therapy in a way that matches each person’s daily routine.