Rachel Lara, MA, PhD

Rachel completed her Master’s in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University, and focused on trauma-informed therapy in her clinical training with veterans, service members, and military-connected familys. She brings a person-centered approach to her practice, employing an eclectic mix of modalities to understand and meet clients’ needs as they progress through their therapeutic process, and emphasizes building safety and connection with her clients. 

Trained in both traditional counseling and art therapy, she strives to let her clients lead their sessions, providing the support they need, and offering alternative approaches to talk therapy to help them achieve their goals. She supports clients of all ages, and brings over a decade of work as a teacher for children, adolescents, and adults to her clinical work. As a multicultural therapist, Rachel also strives to support clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals.