Maria Lara, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maria Lara

Focus areas

Anger Management

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Personality Disorder

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Behavioral Problems

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Lara

Hi there, I'm Maria! Hi, my name is Maria Lara, but I prefer Lupe Lara. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. I help clients and families with anxiety, conflict resolution, depression, and trauma. My approach I use various therapies, with preferences for Couples/Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My focus My style fits adults, adult couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, and communication challenges. I help clients learn conflict resolution skills to navigate difficult times and build healthier interactions. This helps them feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life. My communication style I am warm and friendly, adapting to clients’ preferences to make them comfortable discussing anything. I pride myself on listening without judgment. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I’ve always wanted to help people. Whether working in public service or being a loyal friend, I am drawn to supporting people through difficult times. I enjoy helping individuals become their best selves. My goals for you I work with clients to define what they want to accomplish. We start by building trust and comfort with therapy. Over time, we set goals and track progress together. My first session with you In our first session, we’ll spend most of the time discussing how you’ve been feeling, with me asking questions to understand better.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Antioch University Santa Barbara, Master's in Clinical Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1740540277

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Maria Lara work with?

Maria Lara works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Lara?

Maria Lara frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Lara on their profile.