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Lara Dirks, LMFT

Lara Dirks, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
My name is Lara Dirks, and I have been working with children, families, and adults for over 16 years. I have a friendly, down-to-earth style, and I love to bring science to our sessions. I have experience helping people in crisis, those with mood disorders, adults and children with ADHD, parenting support, relationship issues, work issues, and those struggling with communication skills. I earned my Master’s in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix in Lathrop, which has deepened my skills in supporting individuals and families. My approach My therapeutic approach is grounded in the idea that the client is the expert in their own life. I partner with them by providing empathy, therapeutic interventions and skills, homework, coping skills, and self-exploration to meet their goals. I strive to be genuine and provide unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. My focus I enjoy working with clients from age 8 through the lifespan. I also work with individuals struggling with autoimmune disorders or long Covid, as well as those with ADHD (children and adults), anxiety, and depression. My communication style I have a gentle, kind disposition paired with a conversational style that makes sharing and introspection easier. I am clear and direct with my thoughts and interventions. I love to listen and believe everyone can create a life they enjoy with the skills to weather life’s storms. My journey to therapy My path began as an Emergency Medical Technician on a 911 ambulance. Helping those with mental health emergencies inspired me, especially after encountering a patient who planned to die by suicide on the first anniversary of his son’s suicide.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Lara Dirks

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues
Cognitive Therapy
Stress Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Social Anxiety
Worry
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Dialectical (DBT)
Trauma Focused
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lara Dirks

My name is Lara Dirks, and I have been working with children, families, and adults for over 16 years. I have a friendly, down-to-earth style, and I love to bring science to our sessions. I have experience helping people in crisis, those with mood disorders, adults and children with ADHD, parenting support, relationship issues, work issues, and those struggling with communication skills. I earned my Master’s in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix in Lathrop, which has deepened my skills in supporting individuals and families. My approach My therapeutic approach is grounded in the idea that the client is the expert in their own life. I partner with them by providing empathy, therapeutic interventions and skills, homework, coping skills, and self-exploration to meet their goals. I strive to be genuine and provide unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding. My focus I enjoy working with clients from age 8 through the lifespan. I also work with individuals struggling with autoimmune disorders or long Covid, as well as those with ADHD (children and adults), anxiety, and depression. My communication style I have a gentle, kind disposition paired with a conversational style that makes sharing and introspection easier. I am clear and direct with my thoughts and interventions. I love to listen and believe everyone can create a life they enjoy with the skills to weather life’s storms. My journey to therapy My path began as an Emergency Medical Technician on a 911 ambulance. Helping those with mental health emergencies inspired me, especially after encountering a patient who planned to die by suicide on the first anniversary of his son’s suicide.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Phoenix, Lathrop, Master's in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy

NPI number

1568582690

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Laura is experienced and professional and I’ve enjoyed working with her for the past several months!
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Lara Dirks frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lara Dirks on their profile.

What languages does Lara Dirks speak?

Lara Dirks speaks English.

How do patients rate Lara Dirks in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Lara Dirks. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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