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Lara Ngu

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life. Areas of particular interest include fertility, perinatal mental health, early parenthood, inner child work, interpersonal skills, as well as healing from toxic relationship dynamics, including narcissistic abuse. I focus on moving clients from reactive patterns into a more conscious, empowered way of relating to themselves and others.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and obtained my Masters in Counseling at Northwestern University.

My approach to therapy

My approach is integrative and relational, blending the wisdoms of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman Method. I am an approved Gottman Connect provider and include the research-based Gottman Relationship Checkup in my assessment with couples.

What you can expect from me

What can you expect from working with me? You will find a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you can safely explore your emotions and experiences, allowing you to connect, grow, and thrive. I am currently accepting new clients – please reach out to get started or if you have any questions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Northwestern University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Behavioral, Exposure Response Prevention, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English