Lara Kelso, LPC

Lara Kelso is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings more than seven years of clinical experience to her work. Licensed in Missouri, Arizona, and Oregon, she supports individuals and families navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and parenting concerns.

Lara approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources to help them cope with difficult situations. She blends practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen connections with others.

Taking the first step to begin therapy can take courage, and Lara recognizes and honors that decision. She aims to create a collaborative, respectful space where clients can explore change at their own pace and work toward goals that matter to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lara integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice to address a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence present-day emotions and connections, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening, helping clients feel heard while they clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lara collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time based on feedback and progress so therapy remains personalized and relevant.

Online therapy with Lara is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and easier access from home or work. These options make it possible to continue care around busy schedules, through life transitions, and when in-person sessions are not practical, while still working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual concerns.