Works with
How Adriana works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, New York
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Adriana
Adriana Lara is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Adriana presents herself as a calm, approachable guide for people ready to make changes.
She brings 12 years of counseling experience and a Master of Science degree from the University of Vermont earned in 2014.
Background and approach
Early in her training she worked with teens and young adults who had substance use or mental health challenges. That experience shaped her focus on meeting people where they are and attending to diverse backgrounds and identities. Adriana uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions.
Building trust is her first priority. She takes time to listen and learn about what matters most to each person before suggesting ways forward. Her work leans on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people see how thoughts influence feelings and actions.
She also draws on client-centered principles and solution-focused strategies to set practical goals. Motivational interviewing informs how she supports change for people struggling with substance use or difficult habits. In sessions she aims to replace rigid or negative thought patterns with more realistic, helpful perspectives.
That practical focus is paired with attention to each person’s life story and identity. Adriana invites people to explore small, manageable steps toward relief and healthier coping.
What Adriana works with
Everything Adriana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Adriana's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
Approaches Adriana lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Adriana’s Approach Translates to Online Therapy
Adriana uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift toward more realistic thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it breaks issues into thoughts, feelings, and actions that can be changed step by step.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and understanding. That means the therapist focuses on what matters to the person and adapts pace and goals to each individual. Motivational interviewing is included when people want help changing habits or addressing addictions; it helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds motivation without pressure.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Adriana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Adriana
What kinds of problems does Adriana help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and LGBT issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on building trust first and then works on practical steps that fit each person's life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of experience and has worked with people across rural and urban communities, including teens and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.