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Adriana Lara, LMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Adriana

Adriana Lara is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a variety of life challenges.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience, she draws on a background that includes working with children, teens, families, and adults in both rural and urban settings.

Her training includes a Master of Science from the University of Vermont, where she gained experience supporting young people with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns while learning to integrate cultural and identity factors into care. Adriana practices with an eclectic, client-centered style that prioritizes building trust and strong rapport before moving into targeted interventions.

She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop more adaptive responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques also appear in her work to support change, set achievable goals, and strengthen motivation.

Adriana emphasizes understanding each person’s full life context so that interventions fit the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all roadmap.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work



Adriana often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients explore how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors; this approach breaks down patterns into manageable parts and supports developing more helpful thinking and coping strategies. She also draws on motivational interviewing, a collaborative method that helps clarify personal goals and strengthen the motivation to change, which can be particularly useful for addressing addictions, career shifts, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriana emphasizes getting to know each client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then tailoring interventions accordingly. She prioritizes building rapport early so the chosen methods feel relevant and practical rather than prescriptive, and she will adjust techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Adriana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations within Massachusetts. The variety of options allows clients to choose what feels most comfortable for discussing stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, or other concerns while working toward meaningful, achievable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adriana commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, career stress, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She takes an eclectic, client-centered approach that emphasizes building rapport and trust first, then uses techniques tailored to each person’s needs including cognitive behavioral methods and motivational strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and completed a Master of Science at the University of Vermont, where she worked with teens and young adults facing substance use and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is credentialed as an LMHC with licensure details NY LMHC 008384 and MA LMHC LMHC12353 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages does she offer sessions in and can international clients join?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, New York

Languages

English

What Adriana can help with

Adriana Lara works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Adriana approaches therapy

Adriana's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Adriana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts, with 12 years of clinical experience.