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Lara Quiles

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Point32 Healthcare, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, and Family Issues

Great to meet you!

Lara Quiles, as a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), brings over a decade of valuable experience to her practice. Lara's approach is grounded in strength-based and person-centered principles, emphasizing the inherent strengths and autonomy of her clients. By adopting this approach, she empowers individuals to take an active role in their own healing journey. Lara is certified in Problematic Gambling (MA-PGS) and as a Dementia Practitioner (CDP).

A bit about my approach to therapy

Lara is committed to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, stress, and life transitions. Lara's dedication to helping clients achieve healthier lifestyles and overcome challenges reflects her holistic approach to therapy. She recognizes that mental health and well-being are interconnected with various aspects of a person's life. By addressing these interconnected factors, Lara supports her clients in creating comprehensive and lasting change.

What you can expect from our first session

Lara's focus on providing practical skills underscores her commitment to equipping clients with tangible tools to navigate their daily lives effectively. Whether it's coping strategies, communication techniques, or stress management skills, Lara's interventions are tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each individual she serves. By emphasizing practicality, Lara ensures that her clients can implement these skills in real-world situations to achieve sustainable progress.


Lara's style is

Solution-oriented
Empowering
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Lara accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare Advantage
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Point32 Healthcare
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Lara

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Hispanic
Languages: Spanish and English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, and Humanistic