- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Alexandria
Alexandria Lara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger, and bipolar symptoms.
She uses practical counseling methods and adapts them to each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills people can use between meetings, and honest conversation about what is and isn't working. She has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings and has provided both in-person and telehealth counseling.
Alexandria also runs group counseling that looks at acculturation, adjustment, behavior, goal-setting, self-esteem, self-harm, and trauma. In groups she helps participants notice patterns and practice new ways of relating and coping with stressors. Group work is intended to complement individual sessions, not replace them.
Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix supports people who feel stuck after school or early in their careers, those managing major life changes, and people rebuilding after loss or relationship strain.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward, skills-oriented sessions and collaborative planning for next steps. She aims to help clients clarify priorities, reduce overwhelming feelings, and practice concrete changes that fit daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can lead the conversation. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's priorities, asks open questions, and helps people name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include worksheets, short practice tasks, and step-by-step plans for handling anxiety, low mood, and career or relationship challenges. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people understand patterns in their relationships and emotions and try new ways of responding to others and themselves.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Alexandria will collaborate with clients to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed based on what helps most.
The biography indicates experience with telehealth in addition to in-person work, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Clients should discuss practical preferences with the therapist so session length and frequency match school, work, or other commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, and bipolar symptoms, plus related areas like attachment, codependency, and isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends client-centered conversations with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused strategies, and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing mental and behavioral health services in inpatient and outpatient settings and via telehealth.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes past experience with in-person and telehealth counseling, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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