Lara Allen

Therapist

25 years of experience

Virtual & in-person
Eating disorders, PTSD
Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello there. I am excited about the opportunity to be a source of help and support for you. If you are trying to work through a history of abuse, difficulties with eating, self harm or traumatic relationships I am here for you.

My approach to therapy

I am a compassionate therapist with over 20 years experience and enjoy trauma informed interventions. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based therapies.

What you can expect from me

I want you to feel safe and understood as we work together. Goals of therapy are to help you overcome thoughts, feelings and memories that are holding you back from feeling emotionally healthy and live an authentic, quality life.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
My style is
Open Minded, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
25 years of experience
Training
MS (Master of Science) at University of Texas at Tyler
License type
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
Licensed in
Texas
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Eating disorders, PTSD
More specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
Therapy methods
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Care types
Individual therapy
Ages served
Adults
Languages
English
Location
701 North Post Oak Road B-1
Houston, TX 77024