- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Alexandria
Alexandria Lara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with self-esteem and career direction.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her stated approaches and also draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on understanding feelings that are hard to name and on changing patterns that keep people stuck. The work aims to clarify what matters to each person and to build ways of responding that feel more useful.
Her background includes in-patient and outpatient settings. She has provided counseling to both youth and adults, and has delivered services in person and through telehealth. She currently facilitates group counseling that addresses acculturation, adjustment, behavior, goal-setting, self-esteem, self-harm, and trauma themes.
In sessions she helps people identify practical next steps and small experiments they can try between meetings. Conversations often cover communication, boundaries, coping with strong emotions, and making choices that match a person’s values. The focus is on clear, doable strategies rather than technical language.
People who work with her can expect a collaborative approach that centers their own goals and preferences. To begin, she uses a short matching process and scheduling steps so people can set up an initial meeting and see if the approach fits their needs.
How Emotion-Focused and Practical Approaches Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and working with emotions that drive relationship and personal patterns. In short sessions it helps name feelings, see how they shape reactions, and try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective and priorities; it supports honest conversation and lets the client set the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean starting with one way of working and adding techniques from other approaches as progress is made.
The biography indicates prior experience providing telehealth, but current session formats are not listed here. Confirm available options before booking so you know whether video or other formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter setting. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require a brief meeting rather than a full session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered care, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on feelings, behavior, and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing mental and behavioral health services in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The biography notes she has provided both in-person and telehealth services in the past; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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