Lali Binder, LPC

Lali Binder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience supporting children and young adults from a wide range of backgrounds. She specializes in guiding young people through challenges such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and autism, bringing a calm and steady presence to each therapeutic relationship.

Her work centers on practical, evidence-based methods tailored to the needs of each client. Lali integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), and ARC Grow to promote lasting change. These tools help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and develop emotional resilience.

Throughout her career she has focused on creating developmentally appropriate interventions that respect each young person’s strengths and circumstances. Lali aims to foster growth, resilience, and healing by combining clinical knowledge with compassionate support, helping clients and their families navigate challenges and move toward healthier, more adaptive functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Work with Youth

Lali Binder draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help young people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new ways of coping. CBT emphasizes practical skills and problem solving, which can be useful for mood and anxiety concerns. She also uses trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) when past traumatic experiences affect a child or adolescent, providing structured strategies to process trauma and reduce its impact in daily life. When parent-child interaction is central to treatment, Lali incorporates parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) to strengthen relationships and improve behavioral management through guided coaching and real-time feedback.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lali works with each family and young person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting interventions over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Lali is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to attend sessions around school and family schedules, maintain continuity of care, and involve caregivers when needed, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, evidence-based support.