Lara Peter

Lara Peter is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland. She brings ten years of direct therapy experience and focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, eating concerns, and coping with life changes. Lara aims to create a space where people can talk without judgment and go at a pace that feels right for them.

Lara draws on a client-centered way of working, which means she listens closely and reflects back what she hears to help people gain clarity. She also uses solution-focused and cognitive tools to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions include feedback, concrete strategies, and skills practice when helpful.

She has worked in outpatient, in-home, residential, school, and university settings. That variety has shaped a flexible style that adapts to different needs and life situations. Lara emphasizes collaboration and aims to match techniques to each person’s goals and strengths.

Clients who want straightforward guidance with room for exploration often find this approach useful. Lara supports people dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also helps those facing career challenges, sleep problems, anger, and forgiveness work.

People interested in starting therapy will find a therapist who balances listening with practical tools. Lara encourages clients to participate in shaping sessions so outcomes align with what matters most to them.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and supporting you as you make decisions. It helps people who want a respectful space to talk through feelings and gain self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people move through ambivalence and find internal reasons to change, which is useful for habits, addictions, and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lara collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques together so sessions stay relevant and workable.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce the time spent on travel. Online work also supports practical skill-building between sessions, since tools and homework can be reviewed together during meetings. Discuss preferred formats and scheduling when you begin, so sessions are arranged to match your everyday life.