Dara Paprock

My transition to LMFT comes after years of working with addiction and recovery models as well as providing holistic clinics to treat anxiety disorders from a yoga therapy approach.

Drawing on a background in the performing arts, holistic healing practices, then depth psychology, I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. My approach is grounded in the understanding that healing occurs within a collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters safety, curiosity, and self-compassion.

I integrate evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions with a whole-person perspective, recognizing that emotional, relational, psychological, and somatic experiences are interconnected. From a depth psychology framework, therapy extends beyond symptom reduction to explore the unconscious patterns, life experiences, and internal strengths that influence present-day functioning. This process supports greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting personal growth.

I often use practical metaphors to make complex psychological concepts more accessible. For example, I compare the therapeutic process to a plumbing system: whether there is a blockage in the main line or a leak in a single faucet, both indicate an interruption in the system’s healthy functioning. Together, we identify the source of the disruption, develop insight into the contributing factors, and implement effective strategies that restore balance and promote sustainable change.

My clinical work is guided by a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed lens. I am committed to helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and performance-related concerns by fostering insight, emotional regulation, and authentic connection. My goal is to help each client develop the tools necessary to achieve meaningful change while honoring the complexity and wholeness of their lived experience.

My clinical work is guided by a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed lens. I am committed to helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and performance-related concerns by fostering insight, emotional regulation, and authentic connection. My goal is to help each client develop the tools necessary to achieve meaningful change while honoring the complexity and wholeness of their lived experience.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to begin building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. We will complete an initial clinical intake, during which I will gather information about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, strengths, and goals for therapy. Depending on your needs, standardized clinical assessments may also be incorporated to help clarify symptoms and guide treatment planning.

Rather than focusing solely on the problem that brought you to therapy, I am interested in understanding the whole person. Together, we will explore the broader context of your life—including your relationships, life experiences, values, health, work, creativity, and the patterns that have shaped your story. This comprehensive perspective allows us to develop a treatment plan that is individualized, trauma-informed, and responsive to your unique needs.

The first session is also a chance for you to ask questions, discuss your expectations for therapy, and determine whether we are a good therapeutic fit. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we begin the process of meaningful change