Warmth and Experience
Lara Wilson, LMFT
Therapy & Support for Adults, Adolescents, Couples & Families
Experienced Treatment of
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship/Couples Conflict
PTSD & Trauma
Family Therapy
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD
Strategies that can help
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method Therapy for Couples Level 2
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy. It teaches you to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that affect your emotions.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Gottman Method Therapy for Couples Level 2
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a structured type of talk therapy based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It is designed for people who feel emotions very intensely. It teaches you to accept your reality while also learning practical skills to change unhelpful behaviors and build a life worth living.
Gottman Method Therapy for Couples Level 2
Gottman Method Therapy for Couples Level 2
Gottman Method Therapy for Couples Level 2
The Gottman Method is an evidence-based couples therapy approach designed to increase respect, affection, and empathy while reducing destructive communication patterns.
About Lara Wilson, LMFT
Approach
Beginning therapy or restarting with a new therapist can be a nerve racking process. It is important to me that every client feels welcome, safe and hopeful from their very first session. You can count on Lara to use a strait forward communication style that includes honesty, humor, and practical acceptance of reality.
Expertise
Lara Wilson is trained and experienced in providing therapy through various models including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Therapy - Level 2 Couples Counseling, and Brainspotting. She also has extensive experience treating people with chronic mental health issues, crisis and suicide, childhood trauma, and ADHD.
About Lara
Lara is a native Northern Californian who grew up in the Sonoma County Area. She moved to Michigan for college and eventually earned her Masters while living in that state. After graduation she quickly returned to California to achieve licensure as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in 2004. Lara has lived in the local Chico, CA area for over 20 years and has practiced as an LMFT for the entire time.