Joe Lara

Licensed in Kentucky with over six years of professional counseling experience, I specialize in assisting clients in overcoming life challenges stemming from various issues, including anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and abuse. My diverse clientele spans the age range of 10 to 65 and encompasses individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Beyond my counseling expertise, I have honed my problem-solving, stress management, and coping skills through my military background. Throughout my career, I have encountered a wide range of circumstances and challenges that necessitated the effective application of these skills. Recognizing that life often presents us with challenges and traumatic experiences that can leave us feeling isolated and misunderstood, my approach is to collaborate with you in identifying these obstacles and guiding you towards healing, growth, and a more fulfilling future. I firmly believe that you possess the expertise and inherent strengths to overcome the barriers that hinder genuine healing and personal growth. Embarking on a journey towards a more fulfilling and happy life requires courage, and I am committed to providing unwavering support and empowerment throughout your transformative process.

Given the diverse nature of individuals and their multifaceted challenges, my preferred therapeutic approach adopts a comprehensive strategy that integrates elements from various therapeutic disciplines. Recognizing that the effectiveness of a treatment often lies in its ability to address multiple aspects simultaneously, I believe that by employing a combined approach, we can effectively address the issues at hand while simultaneously facilitating the transformative changes that occur throughout the counseling process.

My primary objective is to ensure that each client session is productive and beneficial, leaving them with actionable takeaways that align with their needs and facilitate desired change. I envision this as the client being able to pose a “so what” question, which should prompt the identification of practical applications for the session’s key points in their real-world circumstances.