Lara Peter, MD, LCPC

Lara Peter approaches therapy with the belief that finding the right therapeutic fit is as important as any other supportive relationship. She understands how vulnerable it can feel to share personal struggles, having been a therapy client herself, and she moves at each person’s pace so that the process is as meaningful as the outcome.

Lara is a licensed therapist with the credentials MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and brings 10 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy. She has worked across outpatient, in-home, residential, public school, and university settings, and while she has engaged with clients across the lifespan, she focuses on individual therapy for adults.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered and solution-focused orientation, and she uses an eclectic mix of interventions to meet each person’s needs. She likens her role to that of a sponge and a mirror - absorbing what is shared and reflecting it back to foster insight and self-awareness. Lara maintains an empowering, non-judgmental stance and combines listening with practical feedback, tools, and resources to help clients move toward their goals.

She values the therapeutic relationship and the trust clients place in her, and she partners creatively with people to navigate life’s challenges and changes.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Lara draws from client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and meeting clients where they are; this approach supports self-exploration and is helpful for people coping with stress, grief, relationship concerns, and self-esteem difficulties. She also uses solution-focused therapy, a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify strengths, set clear goals, and build steps toward change, often useful for navigating life transitions, coping challenges, and targeted problems. Depending on needs, she may also incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help address patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lara collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to keep the work practical and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support in formats that suit each person's life and needs.