I am a trauma informed, Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Arizona and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. I work with clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and concerns including: PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues, addictions, and relationship issues. I have experience working with the general population, veterans, active duty members and first responders. My training and experience is in traditional modalities along with a holistic brain health approach. I have been trained as a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) specialist through the AZ Governor's Council on Spinal and Head Injuries and a Certified Brain Health Coach through the Amen Clinic's. https://www.amenclinics.com/
My therapy style is to be approachable and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with empathy and compassion. My approach combines brain health, holistic, cognitive-behavioral, person centered, and psychodynamic. I believe in empowering the client to develop their treatment plans to meet their own unique and specific needs and goals.
I am committed to help you explore, develop, and use the tools to help you find a better quality of life. I am here to support and empower you to take charge of your past, present and future.
I look forward to working with you!
Improvise, adapt, overcome!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LPC LPC-20303
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John Lara is the best!!
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind, patient and mindful of my situation. He is very professional and knowledgeable! Overall, great therapist.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with John for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I'm not big on writing reviews because a lot of the time I think there paid for...but in this case I had to write something! I truly appreciate and am very blown away by the fact that I've been to three sessions and John and in such a short time, with his help I'm slowly coming out of a PTSD episode that I've been in for two months. I have never had such an affective counselor before thanks John...Semper Fi
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
John is the man! Excellent person to talk to , judgment free, and it matters so, so much. Because as tough as it is to be able to accept that therapy is needed, it’s great to know that someone is willing to listen to who you are, and what you may be all about. I would 100% recommend John Lara to everybody.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
A very knowledgeable and helpful individual in regards to anxiety and overall mental wellness. Very sweet and welcoming. A good person that makes you believe in good people. thank you John!
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Great insight
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem