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Lara Hunter

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Lara is a warm and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping people achieve emotional well-being. Lara has over 25 years experience and brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. She strives to create a safe, non judgmental space for her clients to self reflect.

My approach to therapy

Lara's takes a collaborative and client centered approach to therapy. She recognizes each persons unique experiences and tailors her therapeutic approach to suit each individuals needs. Lara has an integrative approach, drawing from a range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness and compassion focused therapies.

What you can expect from me

Lara's warm, empathetic but practical approach empowers people to achieve their goals and improve their sense of well-being. Clients feel heard and supported and are collaborators through out their therapeutic journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Rhode Island), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    356 Veterans Memorial Highway First Floor
    Commack, NY 11725